Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
- 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Released January 2017
- Succeeded the Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic FZ28, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FZ28 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FZ28 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

The G9 X II was announced 8 years later than the FZ28 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G9 X II scores vs the FZ28 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic FZ28
G9 X II | FZ28 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 98 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon G9 X II
FZ28 | G9 X II |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FZ28
G9 X II | FZ28 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic FZ28 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G9 X II compared to the FZ28.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and FZ28.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X II will offer you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2017-01-04 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | - |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2-4.9 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.2fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 417g (0.92 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 65 | 27 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.9 | 17.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 522 | 79 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $530 | $599 |