Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic S1

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic S1, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 20 months earlier than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FS12 matches up vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS12 versus the S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.