Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

Size
Really small
Super compact 97x55x22 mm
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
True resolution
High true resolution
9.8 MP
Light sensitivity (boost)
High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Weight
Light-weight
129 g
Longest exposure
Long exposures
60 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62

Size
Really small
Super compact 97x55x22 mm
Image stabilization
Image stabilization
Lens
Light sensitivity (boost)
High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Weight
Light-weight
135 g
Longest exposure
Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FS12

True resolution Much higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 8.6 MP
Help
Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos
Wide angle Better wide angle 31 mm vs 33 mm
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Around 10% better wide angle
Screen size Larger screen 2.7" vs 2.5"
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Around 10% larger screen
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 5.8x4.3mm
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More than 10% larger sensor
Weight Slightly lighter 129 g vs 135 g
Help
Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FS62

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Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Size Fairly small Help
Super compact 97x55x22 mm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Weight Light weight Help
DMC-FS12:129 g
DMC-FS62:135 g
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
DMC-FS12:31 mm
DMC-FS62:33 mm
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Movie format Movie support Help
848 x 480 @ 30fps
Screen size Very small screens Help
DMC-FS12:2.7"
DMC-FS62:2.5"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Zoom Poor zoom Help
4x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

Ultra compact

$164 - $183

Movie format Records lower quality movies
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom

$361

Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Movie format Records lower quality movies
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1

Compact

$122

Movie format Records lower quality movies
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Compact

$103 - $189

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
Weight Heavier
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Travel zoom

$225

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Size Much larger
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5

Ultra compact

Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Heavier
Canon PowerShot A1200

Canon PowerShot A1200

Compact

$69

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Size Significantly larger
Sony Cybershot DSC-H70

Sony Cybershot H70

Travel zoom

$180

Wide angle Much better wide angle
Zoom More zoom
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Size Larger

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS62 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Samsung S850

Samsung S850

Compact

Sensor size Much larger sensor
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS6

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS6

Compact

Size Slightly smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Samsung S85

Samsung S85

Compact

Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ4

Travel zoom

$379

Wide angle Much better wide angle
Zoom More zoom
Size Much larger
Aperture Narrower aperture
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

Compact

Image stabilization No image stabilization
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity

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