Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic LX5

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is very similar but the FS12 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was revealed 3 years earlier than the LX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FS12 grades vs the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic LX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FS12 vs the LX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and LX5.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS12 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FS12 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.