Canon G9 X vs Panasonic FX78

The following is a in depth review of the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic FX78, 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 sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and FX78 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was brought out 4 years after the FX78 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G9 X matches up versus the FX78 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X features outside dimensions 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 FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X compared to the FX78.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and FX78 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and FX78.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger G9 X will have a benefit in sensor innovation.