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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was unveiled 11 months prior to the W330 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS15 scores versus the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W330

 FS15 W330 

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic FS15

 W330 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W330

 FS15 W330 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 features outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS15 against the W330.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and W330.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W330 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
Sony W330 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography features
Sony W330 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
Sony W330 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Sony W330
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Sony W330
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
26
reasonably wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-16 2010-01-07
Physical type 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $170