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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX100
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is relatively similar but the G9 X II (1") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 19 months prior to the LX100 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 X II scores versus the LX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic LX100 II

 G9 X II LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Canon G9 X II

 LX100 II G9 X II 
LaunchedAugust 2018January 2017More recent by 19 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kCrisper screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic LX100 II

 G9 X II LX100 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II against the LX100 II.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and LX100 II is 92 and 81 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and LX100 II.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon G9 X II will deliver more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older G9 X II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography features
65
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography factors
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (206g)
fixed screen
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
low battery power (235 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
78
lighter than average (206g)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
low battery power (235 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (17MP)
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (235 shots)
76
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
39
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
36
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic LX100 II
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2018-08-22
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 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 20 megapixels 17 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4736 x 3552
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1800s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 392g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 340 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $530 $998