Panasonic FS12 vs Sony G3

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony G3, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was revealed 4 months after the G3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS12 scores versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony G3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FS12 against the G3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and G3.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FS12 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.