Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GH1

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GH1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively close but the FS15 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FS15 was launched 5 months before the GH1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS15 matches up against the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FS15 and the GH1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and GH1 is 95 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and GH1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The FS15 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging.