Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A330

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A330, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FS12 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was introduced within a month of the A330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS12 matches up against the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 features exterior 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) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS12 vs the A330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A330 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and A330.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS12 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FS12 will provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.