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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic FP3, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FP3 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FP3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was released 7 years after the FP3 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 X II matches up versus the FP3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic FP3

 G9 X II FP3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2010More modern by 86 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Canon G9 X II

 FP3 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FP3

 G9 X II FP3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got 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) and the Panasonic FP3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II against the FP3.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and FP3 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and FP3.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography details
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
terrible battery power (235 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
has focus via touch
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (235 shots)
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging features
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
39
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FP3
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Venus Engine IV
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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