Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS12

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FS12, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was released 8 years after the FS12 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G9 matches up against the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 comes with physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G9 versus the FS12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and FS12 is 62 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and FS12.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G9 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher G9 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.