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Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
64
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82
Canon EOS R7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon R7
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
  • Announced May 2022
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Photography Glossary

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the R7 (33MP) and G9 (20MP) and the R7 (APS-C) and G9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The R7 was announced 4 years after the G9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R7 scores vs the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Panasonic G9

 R7 G9 
AnnouncedMay 2022November 2017Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon R7

 G9 R7 

Common features in the Canon R7 and Panasonic G9

 R7 G9 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R7 has got exterior dimensions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the R7 and the G9.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R7 and G9 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R7 and G9.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R7 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R7 will render greater detail with its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer R7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
excellent megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R7 Street photography features
Panasonic G9 Street photography features
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
heavier than competitors (612g)
75
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R7
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (660 shots)
supports phase detect AF
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (660 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent megapixels (33MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (612g)
70
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (660 CIPA)
two card slots
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R7 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G9 Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
heavier than competitors (612 grams)
76
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
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Canon R7 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R7 and Panasonic G9
 Canon EOS R7Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS R7 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-05-24 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6960 x 4640 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 32000 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 651 225
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 35 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 612 gr (1.35 lbs) 658 gr (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 660 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Double UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at release $1,499 $1,500