Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX12
Released in 2007, Lumix DMC-FX12 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 7.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX12
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX1225 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FX12 and Lumix DMC-FZ5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FX12MetricLumix DMC-FZ5
7.1 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight326 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FX12 and Lumix DMC-FZ5 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX12 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX12 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FX12 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ5
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-FZ5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 326 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.