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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Renewed by Panasonic G95
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic G85, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FS15 was introduced 8 years earlier than the G85 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FS15 matches up vs the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic G85

 FS15 G85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FS15

 G85 FS15 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2009Newer by 93 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G85

 FS15 G85 

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FS15 compared to the G85.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and G85 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and G85.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G85 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
Panasonic G85 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
Panasonic G85 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
64
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
Panasonic G85 Vlogging information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G80
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-16 2016-09-19
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 656
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $180 $900