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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 11 months prior to the W320 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FS15 scores against the W320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W320

 FS15 W320 

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Panasonic FS15

 W320 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W320

 FS15 W320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony W320 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FS15 compared to the W320.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and W320.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W320 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography information
Sony W320 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W320 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography features
Sony W320 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Sony W320
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography details
Sony W320 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W320 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony W320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-16 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $180 $269