Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX1

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic GX1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was revealed 4 years before the GX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FS15 matches up vs the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FS15 versus the GX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and GX1 is 95 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and GX1.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.