Panasonic FS12 vs Sony A9 II

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony A9 II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the FS12 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The FS12 was announced 11 years prior to the A9 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS12 scores vs the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS12 versus Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FS12 vs the A9 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and A9 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and A9 II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS12 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A9 II will offer extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.