Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FX75

Here, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic FX75, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and FX75 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was announced 5 years later than the FX75 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G9 X grades versus the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X offers physical 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 FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G9 X compared to the FX75.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and FX75 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and FX75.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger G9 X will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.