Canon G9 X vs Panasonic F5

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic F5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and F5 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and F5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was launched 2 years later than the F5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G9 X grades vs the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X offers external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic F5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X versus the F5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and F5.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.