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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
Sony W810
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony W810

 FS12 W810 

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic FS12

 W810 FS12 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2009More recent by 57 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony W810

 FS12 W810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Sony W810
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
Landscape photography with Sony W810
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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