Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Announced July 2019
- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

The FS12 was revealed 11 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS12 matches up vs the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony RX100 VII
FS12 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Panasonic FS12
RX100 VII | FS12 | |||
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Announced | July 2019 | ![]() | April 2009 | Newer by 125 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony RX100 VII
FS12 | RX100 VII |
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FS12 and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 against the RX100 VII.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and RX100 VII is 95 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and RX100 VII.
As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-04-17 | 2019-07-25 |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lb) | 302 gr (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $228 | $1,298 |