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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic FH25, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and FH25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was unveiled 4 years after the FH25 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 X scores versus the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic FH25

 G9 X FH25 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2011More modern by 59 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Canon G9 X

 FH25 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic FH25

 G9 X FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X vs the FH25.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and FH25.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
64
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than others (209g)
screen does not articulate
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
77
lighter than others (209 grams)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (209 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic FH25
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine VI
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (24 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 support
Headphone support
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 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $180