Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe Fujifilm A100 was brought out 2 months before the FS12 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm A100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm A100 grades versus the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix A100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FS12
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Fujifilm A100
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Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FS12
Fujifilm A100 | FS12 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | April 2009 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A100 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A100 and the FS12.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A100 and FS12.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS12 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-02-04 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Compact | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lb) | 129 gr (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $0 | $228 |