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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 front
Portability
65
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
Sony A450
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony A450

 FS12 A450 

Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic FS12

 A450 FS12 
IntroducedJanuary 2010April 2009Fresher by 8 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A450

 FS12 A450 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A450 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
Portrait photography with Sony A450
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
Sony A450 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Sony A450
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (1,050 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Sony A450
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery pack (1,050 shots)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
Sony A450 Landscape photography information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (1,050 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A450 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
9
no video
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A450 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony A450
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Alpha DSLR-A450
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