Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350
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35 Features
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97 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2010
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS12 was released 8 months prior to the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FS12 matches up vs the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W350
FS12 | W350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FS12
W350 | FS12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | April 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W350
FS12 | W350 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has outer dimensions 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 W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony W350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 compared to the W350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and W350 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and W350.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W350 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FS12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $228 | $200 |