Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP3

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FP3, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FP3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was announced 8 years after the FP3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX9 grades against the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Panasonic FP3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FP3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GX9 compared to the FP3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and FP3 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and FP3.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX9 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX9 will deliver more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer GX9 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.