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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony WX10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was unveiled 20 months earlier than the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FS12 grades versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony WX10

 FS12 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FS12

 WX10 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2011April 2009Newer by 20 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony WX10

 FS12 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 offers physical dimensions 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 against the WX10.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and WX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX10 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Sony WX10
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography details
Sony WX10 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-04-17 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.30 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $228 $200