Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FS12

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S220 was brought out 2 months earlier than the FS12 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S220 scores versus the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S220 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S220 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S220 enjoys physical measurements of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FS12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S220 and the FS12.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S220 and FS12 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S220 and FS12.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FS12 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.