Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 III

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.