Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100
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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
- Announced February 2016
- Superseded the Canon G7 X
- New Model is Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Announced June 2020

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the G100 (20MP) is very well matched but the G7 X MII (1") and G100 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

The G7 X MII was brought out 5 years earlier than the G100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G7 X MII grades vs the G100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Panasonic G100
G7 X MII | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon G7 X MII
G100 | G7 X MII | |||
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Announced | June 2020 | ![]() | February 2016 | More recent by 52 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic G100
G7 X MII | G100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MII features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MII and the G100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and G100 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and G100.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G7 X MII offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh tougher. The older G7 X MII is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2020-06-24 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 31 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | - |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 319g (0.70 pounds) | 352g (0.78 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 shots | 270 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $699 | $698 |