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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony W510, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 24 months prior to the W510 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FS15 scores vs the W510 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W510

 FS15 W510 

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic FS15

 W510 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W510

 FS15 W510 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 features exterior dimensions 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 W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony W510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FS15 vs the W510.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and W510 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and W510.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Sony W510 Portrait photography details
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
Sony W510 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
Sony W510 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
Sony W510 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $99