Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX48

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FX48, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was released 3 months later than the FX48 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS12 matches up versus the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FS12 against the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and FX48.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.