Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A9 II

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A9 II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and A9 II (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was introduced 11 years earlier than the A9 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS42 grades vs the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS42 vs Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FS42 versus the A9 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and A9 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and A9 II.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS42 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A9 II will render greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FS42 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.