Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST6500

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 21 months prior to the ST6500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS12 scores against the ST6500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys outside 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 Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 compared to the ST6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and ST6500 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and ST6500.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind in sensor technology.