Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-G80
- Updated by Panasonic G95
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic G85
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FS12
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Revealed | September 2016 | April 2009 | Newer by 90 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic G85
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2016-09-19 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lb) | 505 gr (1.11 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $228 | $900 |