Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX1
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Introduced August 2009
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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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony WX1
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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic FS12
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Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony WX1
| FS12 | WX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2009 |  | August 2009 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-04-17 | 2009-08-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 | - |
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $228 | $149 |