Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS15 was launched 4 years earlier than the W620 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS15 grades versus the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W620
FS15 | W620 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FS15
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W620
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 provides outside dimensions 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FS15 compared to the W620.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and W620.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W620 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-16 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 | 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.30 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 220 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $102 |