Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FX580

Let's take a closer look at the Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FX580, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and FX580 (12MP) and the G7 X (1") and FX580 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was introduced 5 years after the FX580 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FX580 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the G7 X grades against the FX580 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X offers outer dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G7 X vs Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G7 X versus the FX580.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and FX580 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and FX580.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G7 X with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent G7 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.