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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 3 years later than the FS12 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FH10 grades vs the FS12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic FS12

 FH10 FS12 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2009Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FH10

 FS12 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FS12

 FH10 FS12 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 and the FS12.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and FS12 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and FS12.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH10 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
Panasonic FS12 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (103g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 life 260 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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