Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic G85, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was introduced 8 years before the G85 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FS12 matches up vs the G85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FS12 against the G85.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and G85.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G85 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.