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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
Panasonic G85
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic G85

 FS12 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FS12

 G85 FS12 
RevealedSeptember 2016April 2009Newer by 90 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic G85

 FS12 G85 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

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

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS12
Street photography with Panasonic G85
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS12
Sports photography with Panasonic G85
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
64
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery (330 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Panasonic G85
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proofing
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G85 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
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