Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Released June 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FX75, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS12 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the FX75 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS12 matches up versus the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FX75
FS12 | FX75 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FS12
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Released | June 2010 | April 2009 | More modern by 13 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FX75
FS12 | FX75 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS12 against the FX75.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and FX75.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX75 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $228 | $139 |