Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A6400

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A6400, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The FS12 was released 10 years earlier than the A6400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS12 grades against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 against the A6400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A6400 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and A6400.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS12 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6400 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.