Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH27

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FH27, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FH27 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was released 6 years after the FH27 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X II scores versus the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FH27 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II and the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and FH27.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger G9 X II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.