Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX30

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was brought out 5 years before the TX30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FS12 scores versus the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony TX30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS12 against the TX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and TX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to provide extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FS12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.