Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX10 II

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX10 II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS12 was manufactured 7 years before the RX10 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS12 scores versus the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FS12 compared to the RX10 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and RX10 II is 95 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and RX10 II.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS12 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 II will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.