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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FX90, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was launched 3 years before the FX90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS12 matches up versus the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FX90

 FS12 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FS12

 FX90 FS12 
ReleasedAugust 2011April 2009Newer by 28 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FX90

 FS12 FX90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FS12 compared to the FX90.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and FX90.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX90
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides touch to focus
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FX90
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-17 2011-08-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $228 $227