Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 5 years prior to the SZ8 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FS12 scores versus the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS12 and the SZ8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and SZ8.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ8 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.