Sony W570 with Panasonic FS12 Comparison

Sony W570 and Panasonic FS12 Main Features

  • January, 2011
  • April, 2009
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 25-125 mm (5x) F2.6-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 31-124 mm (4x) F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 91 x 52 x 19 mm, 116g.
  • 97 x 55 x 22 mm, 129g.
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Sony W570 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
29
Value for money score
52
Portability score
99
Overall score
33

Panasonic FS12 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
23
Value for money score
49
Portability score
99
Overall score
31

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Overview


Let's compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Sony W570 was released in 2011, and Panasonic FS12 in 2009. Cyber-shot DSC-W570 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-FS12 2 years older. However 2 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-W570 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-FS12. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 has 2.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Lumix DMC-FS12
Brand Sony Panasonic
Model Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Lumix DMC-FS12
Announced January, 2011 April, 2009
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 5
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 2.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 3.70 6.30
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 1600
Min Native ISO 80 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 640 x 480
Video Formats MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model NP-BN1
Physical
Weight 116 g 129 g
Physical Dimensions 91 x 52 x 19 mm 97 x 55 x 22 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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