Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W320
| FS15 | W320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical 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).
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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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W320 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony 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 |