Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
- Released October 2015
- Renewed by Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and SZ7 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe G9 X was announced 3 years after the SZ7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the G9 X scores versus the SZ7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic SZ7
G9 X | SZ7 | |||
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Revealed | October 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 46 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon G9 X
SZ7 | G9 X |
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Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic SZ7
G9 X | SZ7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon G9 X and Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X vs the SZ7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and SZ7.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will offer you more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher G9 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-10-12 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 209g (0.46 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 220 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $199 |