Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony QX10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was revealed 5 years earlier than the QX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS12 matches up versus the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FS12 compared to the QX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and QX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and QX10.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony QX10 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.