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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
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
  • Revealed April 2009
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FS12, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was released 8 years after the FS12 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH5S grades vs the FS12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FS12

 GH5S FS12 
RevealedJanuary 2018April 2009Newer by 107 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FS12 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FS12

 GH5S FS12 

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has sizing 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 Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S and the FS12.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and FS12 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and FS12.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FS12 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GH5S is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
62
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
Panasonic FS12 Street photography information
68
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography information
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography information
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
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environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging highlights
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-01-08 2009-04-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3680 x 2760 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 129 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $2,498 $228