Panasonic GX9 vs Sigma fp L

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GX9 versus Sigma fp L, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and fp L (61MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and fp L (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was manufactured 4 years before the fp L which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX9 matches up versus the fp L when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 features outside 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 Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX9 and the fp L.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and fp L is 82 and 83 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and fp L.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX9 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will give extra detail due to its extra 41MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX9 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.