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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 6 years prior to the WX220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS15 scores against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony WX220

 FS15 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Panasonic FS15

 WX220 FS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX220

 FS15 WX220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 provides outside 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) whilst the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony WX220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 and the WX220.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and WX220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Sony WX220 Landscape photography features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-16 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 136g (0.30 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 210 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $198