Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FX9
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-FX9 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 6 MP effective resolution, and a 127 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ20
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FX925 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ20- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FX9 and Lumix DMC-FZ20 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FX9MetricLumix DMC-FZ20
6 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.03 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
4.14 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
24.15 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
127 gWeight520 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSecure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FX9 and Lumix DMC-FZ20 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-FX9 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FX9 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FX9 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ20
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-FZ20 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 520 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.