Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GM5

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic GM5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was released 6 years before the GM5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS12 scores versus the GM5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 against the GM5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and GM5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and GM5.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.