Fujifilm X100VI vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X100VI and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Fujifilm X100VI was introduced in February 2024 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 was introduced in April 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X100VI over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 over Fujifilm X100VI.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Fujifilm X100VI has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,620k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X100VI very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X100VI also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12.

Fujifilm X100VI features a 40.2 megapixel APS-C [] sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 64 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

Fujifilm X100VI is equipped with X-Processor 5 processor and can take pictures up to 7728 x 5152 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X100VI

There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X100VI. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Fujifilm X100VI

Fujifilm X100VI has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Inputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.

Battery

Fujifilm X100VI comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 450 shots.

External Storage Slots

Fujifilm X100VI has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/180000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X100VI, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. Fujifilm X100VI can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. Fujifilm X100VI also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X100VI.

Fujifilm X100VI body has dimensions of 128 x 75 x 55 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.17") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 body has dimensions of 97 x 55 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.87"). Fujifilm X100VI weighs 521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 weighs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz).

Fujifilm X100VI

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

128 mm

75 mm

97 mm

55 mm