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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Sony W620
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W620

 FS15 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic FS15

 W620 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W620

 FS15 W620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
Sony W620 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography details
Sony W620 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
Sony W620 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
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