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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX50, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 4 years before the WX50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FS15 matches up vs the WX50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony WX50

 FS15 WX50 

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic FS15

 WX50 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX50

 FS15 WX50 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 and the WX50.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and WX50 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and WX50.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Sony WX50
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
Travel photography with Sony WX50
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
Sony WX50 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-16 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest 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
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 240 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $250