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Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9

Portability
88
Imaging
51
Features
75
Overall
60
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Renewed by Canon G7 X MII
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
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Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G7 X and Panasonic G9, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the G9 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G7 X (1") and G9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G7 X was launched 4 years prior to the G9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the G7 X grades against the G9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Panasonic G9

 G7 X G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Canon G7 X

 G9 G7 X 
ReleasedNovember 2017September 2014Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Panasonic G9

 G7 X G9 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X has external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 X versus the G9.

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and G9 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X and G9.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The G7 X offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The older G7 X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G7 X
Street photography with Panasonic G9
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (304g)
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X Sports photography features
Panasonic G9 Sports photography features
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
low battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low battery power (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than competitors (304g)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery (210 per charge)
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery (210 CIPA)
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (304g)
does not have external microphone jack
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
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Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Panasonic G9
 Canon PowerShot G7 XPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-15 2017-11-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) -
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 40 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.5 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 grams (0.67 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 556 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $490 $1,500