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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Sony W350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W350

 FS15 W350 

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FS15

 W350 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W350

 FS15 W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography info
Sony W350 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Sony W350 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
37
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W350 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
29
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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