Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W530
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W530 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
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W530
| FS12 | W530 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Panasonic FS12
| W530 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | April 2009 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W530
| FS12 | W530 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W530 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-04-17 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| 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 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 lb) | 113g (0.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $228 | $269 |