Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FS12 was brought out 5 years earlier than the W810 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS12 matches up vs the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W810
FS12 | W810 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FS12
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Revealed | January 2014 | April 2009 | More recent by 57 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W810
FS12 | W810 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FS12 compared to the W810.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and W810.
As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W810 to deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) | 111 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 life | - | 200 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $228 | $100 |