Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A55

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A55, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and A55 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FS12 was unveiled 16 months before the A55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS12 scores against the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony A55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FS12 against the A55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and A55 is 95 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and A55.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS12 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A55 will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.