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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(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
Panasonic FZ28
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic FZ28

 G9 X II FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2009Fresher by 98 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Canon G9 X II

 FZ28 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FZ28

 G9 X II FZ28 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
78
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (235 CIPA)
40
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FZ28
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
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