Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX1

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FS12 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was introduced 3 months earlier than the WX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FS12 scores against the WX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 against the WX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and WX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS12 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FS12 will provide more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.