Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GH5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GH5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS15 was released 9 years earlier than the GH5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FS15 grades versus the GH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS15 compared to the GH5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and GH5 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and GH5.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS15 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older FS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.