Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX70

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was brought out 3 years before the WX70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FS12 scores against the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 vs the WX70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.