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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Bump to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS42, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FS42 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was unveiled 8 years after the FS42 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX9 scores against the FS42 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic FS42

 GX9 FS42 
LaunchedFebruary 2018April 2009Newer by 108 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic GX9

 FS42 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS42

 GX9 FS42 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 offers external measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS42 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX9 against the FS42.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and FS42 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and FS42.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will resolve extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer GX9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Panasonic FS42 Street photography features
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
low battery pack (260 shots)
16
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS42 Travel photography info
71
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS42 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS42 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS42
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
Category Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2018-02-13 2009-04-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1000
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 6.3
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.30 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 132 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $580