Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX7

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was announced 5 years prior to the GX7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS12 matches up vs the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic GX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FS12 and the GX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and GX7 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and GX7.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS12 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX7 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.