Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS25

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS25, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G9 was released 8 years later than the FS25 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G9 grades against the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 and the FS25.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and FS25 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and FS25.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.