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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Launched February 2018
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FS7 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was released 9 years after the FS7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX9 matches up against the FS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic FS7

 GX9 FS7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009More modern by 111 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic GX9

 FS7 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS7

 GX9 FS7 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX9 compared to the FS7.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and FS7 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and FS7.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX9 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic GX9 will render more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent GX9 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography information
Panasonic FS7 Street photography information
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography details
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography details
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography features
71
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography details
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (260 shots)
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging features
35
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FS7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Class Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2018-02-13 2009-01-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 224.9mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 6.3
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
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) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 139 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $160