Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G5

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS12 was released 4 years before the G5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS12 grades versus the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FS12 against the G5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and G5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS12 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G5 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older FS12 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.