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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 4 years before the WX150 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS15 grades against the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony WX150

 FS15 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic FS15

 WX150 FS15 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX150

 FS15 WX150 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 features external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 versus the WX150.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and WX150.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX150 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
Sony WX150 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
Sony WX150 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX150 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 240 images
Type of battery - 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, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $180 $300