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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was introduced 3 years prior to the NX200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS12 matches up versus the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung NX200

 FS12 NX200 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic FS12

 NX200 FS12 
ReleasedFebruary 2012April 2009Fresher by 34 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung NX200

 FS12 NX200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS12 against the NX200.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and NX200 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and NX200.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS12 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Samsung NX200 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (223g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
Samsung NX200 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung NX200
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Samsung NX200
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-04-17 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $228 $818