Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A700
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 768g - 142 x 105 x 80mm
- Released December 2007
- Replaced the Konica Minolta 7D
- Renewed by Sony A77
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A700 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A700, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FS12 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS12 was launched 17 months after the A700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FS12 grades against the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony A700
| FS12 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2009 |  | December 2007 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A700 over the Panasonic FS12
| A700 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A700
| FS12 | A700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A700 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 and the A700.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and A700 is 95 and 58 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and A700.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The FS12 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The fresher FS12 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A700 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2007-12-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4272 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, rear curtain, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Video 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 lb) | 768g (1.69 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 142 x 105 x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 581 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | 2 |
| Launch price | $228 | $1,000 |
