Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GF5
95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
26
89 Imaging
48 Features
54 Overall
50
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF3
- Successor is Panasonic GF6
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic GF5, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is very comparable but the FS12 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS12 was announced 4 years prior to the GF5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FS12 scores against the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic GF5
FS12 | GF5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic FS12
GF5 | FS12 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | April 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic GF5
FS12 | GF5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 comes with exterior measurements 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 GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic GF5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FS12 and the GF5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and GF5 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and GF5.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The FS12 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The more aged FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2012-04-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 267 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $228 | $600 |