Canon G9 X vs Panasonic LX7

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon G9 X vs Panasonic LX7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was launched 3 years later than the LX7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 X scores against the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X has outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X compared to the LX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and LX7.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will give you more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer G9 X provides an advantage in sensor innovation.