Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic L10

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic L10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the FS12 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS12 was released 17 months after the L10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS12 matches up vs the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS12 compared to the L10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and L10 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and L10.

As you can see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS12 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FS12 will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FS12 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.