Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A450, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the FS12 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS12 was unveiled 8 months prior to the A450 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FS12 scores versus the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony A450
FS12 | A450 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic FS12
A450 | FS12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | April 2009 | Fresher by 8 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A450
FS12 | A450 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A450 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FS12 vs the A450.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and A450.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS12 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A450 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-04-17 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lbs) | 560g (1.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $228 | $1,241 |