Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A290
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched April 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released June 2010
- Succeeded the Sony A230
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Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A290, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the FS12 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FS12 was revealed 13 months before the A290 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FS12 grades versus the A290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony A290
| FS12 | A290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Panasonic FS12
| A290 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2010 |  | April 2009 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A290
| FS12 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A290 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS12 and the A290.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and A290.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A290 will provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-04-17 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| 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 | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | 549g (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $228 | $600 |