Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX8

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX8, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was launched 7 years earlier than the GX8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS12 matches up versus the GX8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the FS12 vs the GX8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and GX8 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and GX8.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS12 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.