Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS15 was released 4 years earlier than the WX70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS15 grades versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony WX70
FS15 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FS15
WX70 | FS15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX70
FS15 | WX70 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 has physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FS15 against the WX70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and WX70.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-16 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136g (0.30 lbs) | 114g (0.25 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 Overall 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 | - | 240 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $180 | $242 |