Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic GX850

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic GX850, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the GX850 and that is quite a sizable difference 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 GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FS12 grades versus the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys outside 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 GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 and Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FS12 versus the GX850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and GX850.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS12 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX850 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.