Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the NEX-5T which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS12 scores versus the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 compared to the NEX-5T.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and NEX-5T is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-5T will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.