Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The FS12 was announced 4 years earlier than the RX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FS12 grades versus the RX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 offers outside dimensions 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 RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FS12 vs the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and RX100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and RX100.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS12 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 will give greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.