Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX80

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was introduced 4 years before the WX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS12 grades against the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS12 compared to the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and WX80.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX80 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.