Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX78

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FX78, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 21 months prior to the FX78 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS12 grades vs the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has got outer dimensions 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 FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS12 against the FX78.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and FX78.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older FS12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.