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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is very comparable but the FS15 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor dimensions.

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The FS15 was introduced 6 months prior to the WX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS15 matches up versus the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony WX1

 FS15 WX1 

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FS15

 WX1 FS15 

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX1

 FS15 WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2009August 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FS15 vs the WX1.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and WX1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS15 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FS15 will provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Sony WX1
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Sony WX1
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Sony WX1 Landscape photography features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX1 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $149