Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung GX-1L

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS12 versus Samsung GX-1L, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS12 was revealed 3 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the FS12 scores versus the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Samsung GX-1L has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS12 versus Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FS12 versus the GX-1L.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and GX-1L is 95 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and GX-1L.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS12 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FS12 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger FS12 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.