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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced April 2009
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic GX1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The FS12 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS12 matches up versus the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic GX1

 FS12 GX1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FS12

 GX1 FS12 
RevealedFebruary 2012April 2009Newer by 34 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic GX1

 FS12 GX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FS12 vs the GX1.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and GX1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and GX1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS12 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX1 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography details
Panasonic GX1 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
46
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS12
Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-04-17 2012-02-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 7.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 318g (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $228 $228