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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(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
Panasonic FS12
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm A100 FS12 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Fujifilm A100

 FS12 Fujifilm A100 

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm A100 FS12 
ReleasedFebruary 2009April 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A100 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
54
lighter than competition (124g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (124 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (124g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic FS12
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
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