Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A230

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.