Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W530
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W530 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W530 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS15 was announced 24 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS15 scores vs the W530 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W530 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W530
FS15 | W530 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Panasonic FS15
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Released | January 2011 | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W530
FS15 | W530 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W530 has specifications of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W530 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FS15 compared to the W530.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and W530.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W530 to give you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W530 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-16 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lb) | 113g (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $180 | $269 |