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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was unveiled 4 months later than the FS12 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FP8 scores versus the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic FS12

 FP8 FS12 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FP8

 FS12 FP8 

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS12

 FP8 FS12 
AnnouncedJuly 2009April 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 versus the FS12.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and FS12.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (151g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than others (151 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-27 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $228