Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released July 2010
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FS12 was manufactured 14 months prior to the TX9 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS12 scores vs the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony TX9
FS12 | TX9 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic FS12
TX9 | FS12 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | April 2009 | More recent by 14 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony TX9
FS12 | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys exterior 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) whilst the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony TX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS12 compared to the TX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and TX9.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $228 | $799 |