Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W550
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35 Features
14 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W550 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
- Announced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W550 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS12 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the W550 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FS12 grades versus the W550 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W550
| FS12 | W550 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Panasonic FS12
| W550 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2011 |  | April 2009 | More recent by 27 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W550
| FS12 | W550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 features external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W550 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FS12 against the W550.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and W550 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and W550.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W550 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W550 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-04-17 | 2011-07-24 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| 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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | 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 rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | - |
| Pricing at launch | $228 | $119 |