Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G6

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic G6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was announced 5 years prior to the G6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FS12 grades against the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys external 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 G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 vs the G6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and G6.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G6 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.