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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Successor is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FS15 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FS15 was announced 18 months prior to the G2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS15 grades vs the G2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic G2

 FS15 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FS15

 G2 FS15 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G2

 FS15 G2 

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 versus the G2.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and G2.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The FS15 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh harder. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (428g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
57
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
Panasonic G2 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
61
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (428g)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-16 2010-07-12
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $1,000