Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic ZS10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was brought out 21 months prior to the ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS12 scores against the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FS12 against the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and ZS10.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older FS12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.