Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FX700

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic FX700, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FX700 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was revealed 6 years after the FX700 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G9 X II grades versus the FX700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II features external 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) and the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X II and the FX700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and FX700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger G9 X II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.