Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FP5

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FP5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was introduced 6 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G9 matches up versus the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 offers external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 compared to the FP5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and FP5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and FP5.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.