Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5 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
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Launched June 2010
- Successor is Sony NEX-5N
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Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the FS12 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FS12 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the NEX-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FS12 grades vs the NEX-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony NEX-5
| FS12 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Panasonic FS12
| NEX-5 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | April 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony NEX-5
| FS12 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FS12 versus the NEX-5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and NEX-5 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and NEX-5.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS12 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2009-04-17 | 2010-06-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photos |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $228 | $599 |