Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FX48

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic FX48, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was introduced 9 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX9 grades versus the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX9 compared to the FX48.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and FX48 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and FX48.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX9 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger GX9 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.