Canon G9 X vs Panasonic LX100

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon G9 X and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the G9 X (1") and LX100 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was brought out 14 months after the LX100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 X grades against the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X enjoys outer 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 LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 X against the LX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and LX100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and LX100.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon G9 X will show more detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger G9 X will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.