Canon 600D vs Panasonic FS12

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 600D versus Panasonic FS12, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and FS12 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The 600D was manufactured 24 months later than the FS12 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 600D scores vs the FS12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 600D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 600D against the FS12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 600D and FS12 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 600D and FS12.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 600D due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 600D will result in extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger 600D is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.