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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Launched May 2019
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic FS12, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and FS12 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was released 10 years after the FS12 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up vs the FS12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm GFX 100 FS12 
IntroducedMay 2019April 2009Newer by 123 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2360k230kCrisper display (+2130k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 FS12 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic FS12

 Fujifilm GFX 100 FS12 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has got physical measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm GFX 100 versus Panasonic FS12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and the FS12.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and FS12 is 52 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and FS12.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 90MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography features
95
has manual focus
fantastic MP (102 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
72
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
more heavy than others (1,320 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography information
90
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (800 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography info
67
great battery power (800 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
fantastic MP (102 megapixels)
more heavy than others (1,320g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
92
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (102MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery power (800 shots)
has dual storage slots
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm GFX 100
Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
33
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (1,320g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Panasonic FS12
 Fujifilm GFX 100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2019-05-23 2009-04-17
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 11648 x 8736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 12 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320g (2.91 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $10,000 $228