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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G3
  • Replacement is Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was launched 4 years earlier than the G5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FS15 matches up versus the G5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic G5

 FS15 G5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic FS15

 G5 FS15 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2009More recent by 42 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G5

 FS15 G5 

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FS15 and the G5.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and G5 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and G5.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS15 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G5 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G5 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than others (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G5 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
Panasonic G5 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (396 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G5 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G5 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
62
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (396 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-16 2012-07-17
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $699