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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Introduced April 2009
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FS12 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was released 20 months earlier than the TX100V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS12 matches up versus the TX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony TX100V

 FS12 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FS12

 TX100V FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2011April 2009Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony TX100V

 FS12 TX100V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 features external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS12 and Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FS12 against the TX100V.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and TX100V is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and TX100V.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX100V to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography features
Sony TX100V Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
Sony TX100V Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-04-17 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $228 $380