Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TF1 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
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Released June 2013
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Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic FS12 and Sony TF1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FS12 was released 5 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FS12 grades vs the TF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony TF1
| FS12 | TF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic FS12
| TF1 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | April 2009 | Fresher by 50 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony TF1
| FS12 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys external dimensions 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS12 versus the TF1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and TF1 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and TF1.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TF1 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2009-04-17 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) | 152 grams (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 240 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $228 | $266 |
