FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic G9

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm Z70 versus Panasonic G9, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the Z70 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The Z70 was launched 8 years prior to the G9 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Z70 scores against the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 has outer measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z70 and the G9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and G9 is 96 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and G9.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Z70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.