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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(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
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony WX70

 FS15 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FS15

 WX70 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX70

 FS15 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography info
Sony WX70 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX70 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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