Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 V 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
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Launched October 2016
- Replaced the Sony RX100 IV
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS12 and Sony RX100 V, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS12 was revealed 8 years prior to the RX100 V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FS12 scores versus the RX100 V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony RX100 V
FS12 | RX100 V |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic FS12
RX100 V | FS12 | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | April 2009 | Newer by 90 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony RX100 V
FS12 | RX100 V | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FS12 and Sony RX100 V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FS12 vs the RX100 V.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and RX100 V is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and RX100 V.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 V will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Category | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) | 299 grams (0.66 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 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $228 | $998 |