FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic GX9

In this write-up, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic GX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the S2950 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The S2950 was released 8 years earlier than the GX9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S2950 matches up versus the GX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S2950 and the GX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and GX9 is 76 and 82 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2950 and GX9.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S2950 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.