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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
61
Features
88
Overall
71

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Replaced the Panasonic G85
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic G95, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The FS12 was revealed 11 years earlier than the G95 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS12 matches up against the G95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic G95

 FS12 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic FS12

 G95 FS12 
RevealedApril 2019April 2009Newer by 121 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic G95

 FS12 G95 

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic G95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FS12 compared to the G95.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and G95 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and G95.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G95 will provide more detail because of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography information
Panasonic G95 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic G95
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Other name - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-04-17 2019-04-05
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.30 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 536 gr (1.18 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 290 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $228 $998