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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
Sony TX9
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony TX9

 FS12 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Panasonic FS12

 TX9 FS12 
ReleasedJuly 2010April 2009More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony TX9

 FS12 TX9 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
Sony TX9 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
Sony TX9 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (149g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (149g)
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony TX9
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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