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-LS1
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX1225 mm²
Lumix DMC-LS1- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FX12 and Lumix DMC-LS1 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-LS1
7.1 MPEffective pixels4 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.87 µmPixel pitch2.49 µm
3.5 µm²Pixel area6.21 µm²
28.58 MP/cm²Pixel density16.1 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight142 g
Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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-LS1 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-LS1
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-LS1 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4 MP effective resolution, and a 142 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.