Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GF2

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic GF2, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the FS12 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was launched 22 months earlier than the GF2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS12 grades against the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic GF2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FS12 vs the GF2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and GF2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and GF2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FS12 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The older FS12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.