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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TX200V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS15 grades vs the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony TX200V

 FS15 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FS15

 TX200V FS15 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony TX200V

 FS15 TX200V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 against the TX200V.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and TX200V.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX200V to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
Sony TX200V Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather proof
has touch focus
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
35
decently wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony TX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-16 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Battery life - 220 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $500