Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX350
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Old Model is Sony WX300
- Replacement is Sony WX500
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Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX350, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS15 was unveiled 6 years prior to the WX350 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS15 scores against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony WX350
| FS15 | WX350 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic FS15
| WX350 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX350
| FS15 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 comes with external 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FS15 versus the WX350.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and WX350.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-16 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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) | VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - | 470 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $180 | $270 |
