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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 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
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the G9 X II (1") and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was announced 2 years later than the LX100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G9 X II grades against the LX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic LX100

 G9 X II LX100 
IntroducedJanuary 2017September 2014More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Canon G9 X II

 LX100 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic LX100

 G9 X II LX100 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II against the LX100.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and LX100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and LX100.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon G9 X II will give greater detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography information
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography information
65
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
70
manual focus
MP count decent (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography details
Panasonic LX100 Street photography details
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
bad battery power (235 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
78
lighter than competition in class (206g)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
bad battery power (235 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
75
has focus by touch
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (235 per charge)
73
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic LX100
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2014-09-15
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.2fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 393g (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 67
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 522 553
Other
Battery life 235 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $530 $800