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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(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  • Superseded the Canon G7 X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
Panasonic G100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Panasonic G100

 G7 X MII G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Canon G7 X MII

 G100 G7 X MII 
AnnouncedJune 2020February 2016More recent by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k1040kClearer display (+800k dot)

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic G100

 G7 X MII G100 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Portrait photography info
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
64
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography info
Panasonic G100 Street photography info
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Sports photography factors
Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
low battery life (265 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G7 X MII
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
79
provides touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (265 per charge)
78
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography information
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography information
69
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (265 shots)
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
80
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of microphone port
78
selfie friendly display
touch screen
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic G100
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
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