Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5N

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was released 3 years earlier than the NEX-5N which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS12 scores against the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FS12 versus the NEX-5N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS12 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.