Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A200

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A200, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very similar but the FS12 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS12 was announced 10 months after the A200 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FS12 grades against the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FS12 compared to the A200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and A200 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and A200.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS12 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FS12 will offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The younger FS12 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.