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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony WX300, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was unveiled 5 years before the WX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FS15 grades versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony WX300

 FS15 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic FS15

 WX300 FS15 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX300

 FS15 WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 features exterior 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) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony WX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FS15 versus the WX300.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and WX300.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX300 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
Sony WX300 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography features
Sony WX300 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
Sony WX300 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
Sony WX300 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-16 2013-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
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 rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $330