Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G3

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic G3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was brought out 3 years before the G3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS12 scores versus the G3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic G3 has dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FS12 against the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and G3 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and G3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS12 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G3 will show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FS12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.