Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GM5

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic GM5, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was released 6 years prior to the GM5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS15 grades versus the GM5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 vs the GM5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and GM5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and GM5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GM5 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.