Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH10

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FH10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was released 4 years later than the FH10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 X II matches up versus the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II vs the FH10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and FH10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger G9 X II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.