Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic LX10

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic LX10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was revealed 8 years before the LX10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS12 scores against the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 and the LX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and LX10 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and LX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.