Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 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.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 was introduced in January 2014 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 was introduced in April 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 27 mm vs 31 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 162 mm vs 124 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 6x vs 4x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 5 cm vs 50 cm
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz) vs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810.

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W690
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W310
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W650
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W620
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic FS12
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.9
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps vs 1.8 fps

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12.

      Panasonic FS15
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Panasonic FP3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      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.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps1.8 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. 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.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5152 x 2896, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. 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.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

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


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.20 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and 6.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 body has dimensions of 97 x 56 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.2 x 0.83") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 body has dimensions of 97 x 55 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.87"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 weighs 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 weighs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      97 mm

      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and give them scores of 53 and 48 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      48

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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