Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic ZS1

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic ZS1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the FS12 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS12 was manufactured within a month of the ZS1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS12 scores against the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FS12 versus the ZS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and ZS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS12 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FS12 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.