Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A9

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A9, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.

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The FS12 was revealed 9 years prior to the A9 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FS12 grades versus the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 provides external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS12 against the A9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A9 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and A9.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS12 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony A9 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.