Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-C3
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced August 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-F3
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS12 was brought out 3 years prior to the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS12 scores vs the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony NEX-C3
FS12 | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Panasonic FS12
NEX-C3 | FS12 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | April 2009 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony NEX-C3
FS12 | NEX-C3 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 offers 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-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FS12 versus the NEX-C3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and NEX-C3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and NEX-C3.
All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS12 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Category | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2009-04-17 | 2011-08-22 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lbs) | 225g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $228 | $343 |