Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH20

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FH20 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FH20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was introduced 7 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the G9 X II matches up versus the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys physical 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 FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II against the FH20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and FH20.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.