Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic FH5

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon G7 X MII versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G7 X MII (20MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the G7 X MII (1") and FH5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 X MII was launched 5 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G7 X MII matches up versus the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X MII Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G7 X MII comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon G7 X MII versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MII vs the FH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 X MII and FH5 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X MII and FH5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MII because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G7 X MII will give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MII will have an advantage in sensor technology.