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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was announced 11 months earlier than the W370 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FS15 grades against the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W370

 FS15 W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FS15

 W370 FS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W370

 FS15 W370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 and the W370.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and W370.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Sony W370
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Sony W370
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $180 $230