Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS12

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 3 years after the FS12 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XZ-10 scores vs the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 offers outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 against the FS12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and FS12 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and FS12.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern XZ-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.