Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung GX-1S

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung GX-1S, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was manufactured 3 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS12 grades versus the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung GX-1S in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FS12 and the GX-1S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and GX-1S is 95 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and GX-1S.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS12 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FS12 will give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FS12 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.