Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH2
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Successor is Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon G9 X and Panasonic FH2, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and FH2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The G9 X was introduced 4 years after the FH2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G9 X grades versus the FH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic FH2
G9 X | FH2 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 59 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Canon G9 X
FH2 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic FH2
G9 X | FH2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon G9 X and Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G9 X and the FH2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and FH2.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon G9 X will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G9 X will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-10-12 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 209 gr (0.46 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 270 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $149 |