Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W530

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was revealed 20 months earlier than the W530 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the FS12 scores against the W530 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 against the W530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and W530 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and W530.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W530 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.