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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(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
  • Released October 2015
  • Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic FH3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and FH3 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and FH3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was brought out 5 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 X matches up versus the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic FH3

 G9 X FH3 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2010Fresher by 71 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Canon G9 X

 FH3 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic FH3

 G9 X FH3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X vs the FH3.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and FH3.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (209g)
screen does not articulate
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competitors (209 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (220 per charge)
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
39
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (209g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic FH3
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-10-12 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 165g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $160