Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 III
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed April 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched May 2014
- Older Model is Sony RX100 II
- Updated by Sony RX100 IV
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 III Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony RX100 III, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS12 was introduced 6 years earlier than the RX100 III and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS12 grades against the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony RX100 III
FS12 | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Panasonic FS12
RX100 III | FS12 | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | April 2009 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony RX100 III
FS12 | RX100 III | |||
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Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 comes with physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony RX100 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 versus the RX100 III.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and RX100 III is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and RX100 III.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS12 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 III will offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-04-17 | 2014-05-15 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 129g (0.28 lbs) | 290g (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $228 | $748 |