Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony TX200V
FS15 | TX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Panasonic FS15
TX200V | FS15 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony TX200V
FS15 | TX200V | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |