Panasonic FS12 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed April 2009
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 790g - 146 x 113 x 80mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Superseded the Sigma SD1
Panasonic FS12 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS12 and Sigma SD1 Merrill, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the SD1 Merrill (15MP) is very similar but the FS12 (1/2.3") and SD1 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe FS12 was unveiled 4 years before the SD1 Merrill which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 Merrill being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS12 grades versus the SD1 Merrill in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sigma SD1 Merrill. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sigma SD1 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sigma SD1 Merrill
FS12 | SD1 Merrill |
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Reasons to pick Sigma SD1 Merrill over the Panasonic FS12
SD1 Merrill | FS12 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | April 2009 | Newer by 36 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sigma SD1 Merrill
FS12 | SD1 Merrill | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. 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) while the Sigma SD1 Merrill has specifications of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 790 grams (1.74 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 and Sigma SD1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 against the SD1 Merrill.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and SD1 Merrill is 95 and 57 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and SD1 Merrill.
As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sigma SD1 Merrill will offer extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sigma SD1 Merrill Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sigma SD1 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sigma SD1 Merrill |
Class | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-04-17 | 2012-04-10 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Dual True II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4800 x 3200 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 790g (1.74 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 146 x 113 x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I, UDMA compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $228 | $2,339 |