Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A58

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony A58, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and A58 (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was launched 5 years prior to the A58 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS12 matches up against the A58 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 features external 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 A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FS12 compared to the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A58 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and A58.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS12 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.