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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replaced the Canon G7 X MII
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic GX850, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and GX850 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X MIII was introduced 2 years after the GX850 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the GX850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Panasonic GX850

 G7 X MIII GX850 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2017More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 GX850 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic GX850

 G7 X MIII GX850 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G7 X MIII features outside dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MIII and the GX850.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and GX850 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and GX850.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon G7 X MIII will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 X MIII provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
66
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
66
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Street photography advice
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than others (304g)
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
65
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
high max fps (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery (235 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography advice
81
lighter than others (304 grams)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery (235 per charge)
79
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography details
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (235 CIPA)
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging features
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging features
86
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
lighter than others (304g)
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic GX850
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also called - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-07-09 2017-01-04
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/25600 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 235 shots 210 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $749 $548