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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced April 2009
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was unveiled 4 months after the FS15 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FS12 scores vs the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic FS15

 FS12 FS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic FS12

 FS15 FS12 

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FS15

 FS12 FS15 
ReleasedApril 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FS12 compared to the FS15.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and FS15.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-04-17 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $228 $180