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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 4 years prior to the TX66 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS15 grades versus the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony TX66

 FS15 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic FS15

 TX66 FS15 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony TX66

 FS15 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 offers outside 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 TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FS15 versus the TX66.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and TX66.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
Sony TX66 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
36
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony TX66
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $350