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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The FS15 was introduced 5 years before the G6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS15 scores versus the G6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic G6

 FS15 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FS15

 G6 FS15 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2009More modern by 51 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G6

 FS15 G6 

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FS15 versus the G6.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and G6.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FS15 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G6 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography features
Panasonic G6 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
56
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G6 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-16 2013-04-24
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 390g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $180 $750