Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony WX10
FS12 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FS12
WX10 | FS12 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | April 2009 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony WX10
FS12 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FS12 and Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |