Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A230
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A230 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A230, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the A230 (10MP) is very close but the FS12 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS12 was launched about the same time to the A230 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS12 grades versus the A230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony A230
| FS12 | A230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic FS12
| A230 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A230
| FS12 | A230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2009 |  | May 2009 | Same age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FS12 vs the A230.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A230 is 95 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and A230.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS12 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FS12 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A230 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-04-17 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 10.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) | 490 gr (1.08 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.4 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 531 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $228 | $569 |