Panasonic FS12 vs Sony a5100

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony a5100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FS12 was revealed 6 years earlier than the a5100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS12 matches up versus the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 offers external 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) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 versus the a5100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and a5100 is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and a5100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony a5100 will show more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind in sensor innovation.