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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 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 A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A65
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony A68, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was unveiled 7 years prior to the A68 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FS15 grades versus the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony A68

 FS15 A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Panasonic FS15

 A68 FS15 
AnnouncedNovember 2015January 2009Newer by 82 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony A68

 FS15 A68 
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 provides exterior measurements 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 A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FS15 and the A68.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and A68 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and A68.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A68 will produce extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Sony A68
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Sony A68
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
Sony A68 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A68 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (510 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography info
Sony A68 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low battery power (510 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging advice
Sony A68 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony A68
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony SLT-A68
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-01-16 2015-11-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 610 grams (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 701
Other
Battery life - 510 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $581