Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX1
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Released August 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the FS15 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS15 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS15 matches up against the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony TX1
| FS15 | TX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Panasonic FS15
| TX1 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony TX1
| FS15 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 against the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and TX1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS15 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FS15 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-16 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 8cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $180 | $350 |