Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Released July 2010
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 and Sony T99, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS15 was brought out 17 months earlier than the T99 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS15 grades vs the T99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony T99
FS15 | T99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic FS15
T99 | FS15 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony T99
FS15 | T99 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony T99 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FS15 and Sony T99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS15 compared to the T99.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and T99 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and T99.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony T99 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-16 | 2010-07-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $180 | $179 |