Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W620

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W620, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was manufactured 3 years prior to the W620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FS12 scores versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 offers physical 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 vs the W620.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and W620.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W620 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.