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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very comparable but the FS15 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was introduced 9 months before the GF1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FS15 matches up versus the GF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic GF1

 FS15 GF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FS15

 GF1 FS15 
RevealedOctober 2009January 2009More modern by 9 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GF1

 FS15 GF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 offers outer measurements 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 GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS15 against the GF1.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and GF1 is 95 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and GF1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The FS15 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
Panasonic GF1 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
25
comes with face detect focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-01-16 2009-10-14
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options 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 - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 385 gr (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 513
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $400