Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FH7

Below, we will be matching up the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FH7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 5 years later than the FH7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the G9 X II grades vs the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II against the FH7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and FH7 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and FH7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer G9 X II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.