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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS12 and Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was revealed 2 months after the T900 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS12 scores vs the T900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony T900

 FS12 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic FS12

 T900 FS12 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony T900

 FS12 T900 
AnnouncedApril 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 features physical 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 T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS12 and Sony T900 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS12 vs the T900.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and T900.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography details
Sony T900 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Sony T900
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography features
Sony T900 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging highlights
Sony T900 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-04-17 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $228 $300