Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX9
95 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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99 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX9 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
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and WX9 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS12 was introduced 20 months prior to the WX9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS12 scores against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony WX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony WX9
| FS12 | WX9 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Panasonic FS12
| WX9 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | April 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony WX9
| FS12 | WX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 against the WX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and WX9 is 95 and 99 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and WX9.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX9 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony WX9 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129g (0.28 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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-BN1 |
| 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 |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $228 | $188 |