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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon G9 X
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FX48, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FX48 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 8 years after the FX48 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G9 X II grades against the FX48 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic FX48

 G9 X II FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2009More modern by 97 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Canon G9 X II

 FX48 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FX48

 G9 X II FX48 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II comes with external measurements 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 FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FX48 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II compared to the FX48.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and FX48.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will render more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger G9 X II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X II
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
27
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lighter than average in class (206g)
no moving screen
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography highlights
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
low battery power (235 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
78
lighter than average in class (206g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
low battery power (235 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (235 per charge)
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
39
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FX48
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.2 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $530 $325