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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced April 2009
Panasonic FX75
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FX75

 FS12 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Panasonic FS12

 FX75 FS12 
ReleasedJune 2010April 2009More modern by 13 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FX75

 FS12 FX75 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX75
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
31
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FX75
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
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