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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed April 2009
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 20 months prior to the W570 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the FS12 matches up against the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W570

 FS12 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic FS12

 W570 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2009More recent by 20 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W570

 FS12 W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FS12 vs the W570.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and W570 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and W570.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Sony W570 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography highlights
Sony W570 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-04-17 2011-01-06
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $228 $159