Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS15

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS15, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and FS15 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G100 was released 11 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the G100 scores against the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G100 against the FS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and FS15 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and FS15.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer G100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.