Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS12
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25
94 Imaging
33 Features
13 Overall
25
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
Canon A480
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Launched January 2009
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A480 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A480 was announced 3 months prior to the FS12 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A480 matches up against the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Panasonic FS12
| A480 | FS12 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Canon A480
| FS12 | A480 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Panasonic FS12
| A480 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | April 2009 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 has physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A480 vs the FS12.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A480 and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and FS12.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FS12 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A480 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography highlights
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Canon A480 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Street photography highlights
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Canon A480 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Canon A480
Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Canon A480 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Canon A480 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon A480 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A480 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2009-04-17 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 5 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $210 | $228 |