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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Launched February 2018
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS12, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FS12 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FS12 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was unveiled 8 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX9 grades versus the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic FS12

 GX9 FS12 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2009More recent by 108 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Panasonic GX9

 FS12 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS12

 GX9 FS12 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys exterior measurements 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 FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GX9 vs the FS12.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and FS12 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and FS12.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX9 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will render greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer GX9 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography details
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Street photography highlights
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography advice
73
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
71
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography info
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS12
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-13 2009-04-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.30 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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $228