Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS15

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS15, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZS15 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was launched 5 years after the ZS15 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX9 grades versus the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX9 compared to the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and ZS15 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX9 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher GX9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.