Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2010
- Older Model is Sony A500
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A560, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty close but the FS12 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FS12 was revealed 16 months before the A560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FS12 grades versus the A560 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony A560
FS12 | A560 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Panasonic FS12
A560 | FS12 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | April 2009 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A560
FS12 | A560 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A560 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS12 compared to the A560.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A560 is 95 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and A560.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS12 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A560 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FS12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 1050 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Retail price | $228 | $650 |