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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Released October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Panasonic SZ7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic SZ7

 G9 X SZ7 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2012Newer by 46 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Canon G9 X

 SZ7 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic SZ7

 G9 X SZ7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography info
64
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (209g)
screen is fixed
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than others (133g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
42
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging information
39
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic SZ7
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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