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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
  • Introduced April 2009
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS12 scores vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony HX100V

 FS12 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic FS12

 HX100V FS12 
IntroducedOctober 2011April 2009Newer by 30 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony HX100V

 FS12 HX100V 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 offers external measurements 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 HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 against the HX100V.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and HX100V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and HX100V.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX100V to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Sony HX100V Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography info
Sony HX100V Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (577g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX100V Landscape photography advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX100V as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (577 grams)
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-04-17 2011-10-21
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 12.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 577g (1.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $228 $429