Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX30

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX30, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FS12 was released 6 years before the QX30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FS12 grades vs the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside measurements 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony QX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FS12 compared to the QX30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and QX30 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and QX30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony QX30 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.