Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony NEX-5R, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The FS12 was launched 4 years before the NEX-5R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FS12 scores vs the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS12 compared to the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and NEX-5R is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS12 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.