Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic FX700, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and FX700 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was brought out 7 years after the FX700 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GX9 grades against the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need 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") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX9 versus Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX9 and the FX700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and FX700 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and FX700.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX9 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX9 will produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer GX9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.