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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FS15, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FS15 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was introduced 8 years later than the FS15 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 scores against the FS15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic FS15

 G9 FS15 
LaunchedNovember 2017January 2009Fresher by 108 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic G9

 FS15 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FS15

 G9 FS15 

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G9 against the FS15.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and FS15 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and FS15.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography factors
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
70
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography factors
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
76
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic FS15
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-11-08 2009-01-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,500 $180