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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced April 2009
Sony T110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony T110, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and T110 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FS12 was brought out 20 months earlier than the T110 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS12 grades against the T110 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony T110

 FS12 T110 

Reasons to pick Sony T110 over the Panasonic FS12

 T110 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2009Fresher by 20 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony T110

 FS12 T110 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony T110 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS12 and Sony T110 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS12 compared to the T110.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and T110 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and T110.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony T110 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T110 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
Sony T110 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T110 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Sony T110
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T110 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging factors
Sony T110 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
rather wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony T110
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T110
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-04-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus with touchscreen interface
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.28 pounds) 121 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $228 $199