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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
63
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon G9 X and Panasonic GX7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was released 24 months after the GX7 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G9 X matches up vs the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic GX7

 G9 X GX7 
IntroducedOctober 2015November 2013More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Canon G9 X

 GX7 G9 X 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic GX7

 G9 X GX7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X and Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X versus the GX7.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and GX7 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and GX7.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon G9 X will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
63
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
71
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography details
Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
screen does not articulate
82
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
77
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
66
boasts focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (350 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 per charge)
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging information
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging information
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (209 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
34
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic GX7
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-10-12 2013-11-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lb) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.2
DXO Low light score 495 718
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $1,000