Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W230
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34 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W230 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
- Launched April 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009
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Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony W230, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FS12 was launched 2 months after the W230 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS12 scores against the W230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W230
| FS12 | W230 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic FS12
| W230 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W230
| FS12 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 comes with physical 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 W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FS12 versus the W230.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and W230.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really consider the age of the cameras into account.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-04-17 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $228 | $180 |