Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS15 was brought out 11 months earlier than the W350 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS15 grades vs the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W350
FS15 | W350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FS15
W350 | FS15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W350
FS15 | W350 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 offers external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 versus the W350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and W350.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 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 metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $180 | $200 |