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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
Sony A560
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony A560

 FS12 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Panasonic FS12

 A560 FS12 
LaunchedAugust 2010April 2009Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A560

 FS12 A560 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A560 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
Sony A560 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS12
Street photography with Sony A560
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
Sony A560 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (1,050 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Sony A560
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
great battery (1,050 per charge)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Sony A560
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,050 per charge)
2 card slots
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging factors
Sony A560 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony A560
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
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