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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FS12, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and FS12 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was introduced 9 years after the FS12 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1R matches up vs the FS12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic FS12

 S1R FS12 
IntroducedFebruary 2019April 2009More modern by 120 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic S1R

 FS12 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FS12

 S1R FS12 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R features outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic FS12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1R vs the FS12.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and FS12 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and FS12.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will deliver more detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography highlights
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Street photography highlights
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (1,020 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography factors
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery pack (360 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
60
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
low battery pack (360 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
display is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (360 shots)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,020 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-02-01 2009-04-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-124mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 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 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $3,698 $228