Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FS12
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Announced August 2020
- Successor is Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FS12, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and FS12 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S5 was manufactured 11 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S5 scores against the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic FS12
S5 | FS12 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | April 2009 | More recent by 138 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.0" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 230k | Sharper screen (+1610k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic S5
FS12 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FS12
S5 | FS12 |
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 provides outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S5 versus the FS12.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5 and FS12 is 60 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and FS12.
Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will result in greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger S5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2020-08-14 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 |
Available lenses | 31 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.0" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,840k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714g (1.57 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 440 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,999 | $228 |