Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FH6

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon G9 X and Panasonic FH6, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and FH6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was announced 3 years after the FH6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 X matches up vs the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X and Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X versus the FH6.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and FH6.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.