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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic FZ60, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and FZ60 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and FZ60 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was unveiled 4 years after the FZ60 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II scores against the FZ60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic FZ60

 G9 X II FZ60 
RevealedJanuary 2017July 2012More modern by 55 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Canon G9 X II

 FZ60 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FZ60

 G9 X II FZ60 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the G9 X II versus the FZ60.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and FZ60 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and FZ60.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
terrible battery (235 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (450 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
terrible battery (235 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
good battery pack (450 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (493g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 per charge)
50
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
27
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (493g)
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic FZ60
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2-4.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 206 gr (0.45 lb) 493 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 450 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $530 $350