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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
34
Overall
39

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced April 2009
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony QX10

 FS12 QX10 
Screen dimension2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FS12

 QX10 FS12 
LaunchedSeptember 2013April 2009More modern by 53 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony QX10

 FS12 QX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
Sony QX10 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (105g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Sony QX10
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
Sony QX10 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
has touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography info
Sony QX10 Landscape photography info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
Sony QX10 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Ultracompact Lens-style
Announced 2009-04-17 2013-09-04
Physical type Ultracompact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" -
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $228 $250