Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G6

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and G6 (16MP) and the G7 X (1") and G6 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was released 17 months after the G6 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G7 X matches up against the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are available at Canon G7 X Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G7 X has got physical 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) whilst the Panasonic G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon G7 X vs Panasonic G6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 X vs the G6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X and G6 is 88 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and G6.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G7 X will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G7 X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.