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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 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 W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was manufactured 8 months earlier than the W310 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS12 matches up vs the W310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W310

 FS12 W310 

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic FS12

 W310 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2010April 2009Newer by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W310

 FS12 W310 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FS12 compared to the W310.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and W310.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography factors
Sony W310 Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
Vlogging with Sony W310
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony W310
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-04-17 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 137 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $228 $150