Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS12

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

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).

Check the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.