Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX30

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FS12 and Sony WX30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was launched 3 years prior to the WX30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FS12 scores vs the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside measurements 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the FS12 versus the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and WX30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.