Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH2

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FH2, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FH2 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was launched 6 years after the FH2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the G9 X II matches up vs the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outside dimensions 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 FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II and the FH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and FH2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.