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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 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 FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FH25, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FH25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 6 years after the FH25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G9 X II scores versus the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic FH25

 G9 X II FH25 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2011Newer by 74 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon G9 X II

 FH25 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FH25

 G9 X II FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II features exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the FH25.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than others (206g)
screen is fixed
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography information
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography information
78
lighter than others (206g)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
39
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $530 $180