Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS7

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic FS7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and FS7 (1/2.5") use different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was manufactured 8 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G9 matches up against the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 has got exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 vs the FS7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and FS7 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and FS7.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will render greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer G9 should have an edge in sensor tech.