Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic GX8

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GX8, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was launched 7 years earlier than the GX8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FS15 matches up vs the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FS15 and the GX8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and GX8 is 95 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and GX8.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS15 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GX8 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.