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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic FP7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FP7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was introduced 7 years after the FP7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX9 scores against the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic FP7

 GX9 FP7 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 87 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Panasonic GX9

 FP7 GX9 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FP7

 GX9 FP7 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has exterior 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 FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX9 against the FP7.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and FP7 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and FP7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX9 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer GX9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (240 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography factors
71
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
63
good battery life (240 shots)
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography advice
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (260 per charge)
41
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FP7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-13 2011-01-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 260 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $227