Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Sony HX20V
- Later Model is Sony HX50V
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX30V Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS12 was introduced 3 years before the HX30V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FS12 matches up versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX30V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony HX30V
FS12 | HX30V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic FS12
HX30V | FS12 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | April 2009 | More recent by 34 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony HX30V
FS12 | HX30V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 has external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 and the HX30V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and HX30V.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) | 254 grams (0.56 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $228 | $420 |