Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung GX-20

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung GX-20, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty similar but the FS12 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was revealed 15 months after the GX-20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS12 matches up vs the GX-20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS12 provides outer measurements 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 Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung GX-20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FS12 and the GX-20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and GX-20 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and GX-20.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS12 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher FS12 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.