Panasonic GF5 vs Canon G9X

Panasonic GF5 advantages over Canon G9X

• Larger sensor
  4/3 vs 1 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.33 vs 2.41 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Fast startup
  ~1.40 vs 2.3 sec
  Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  GF5 test data on DxO Mark G9X test data on DxO Mark
  618 vs 495 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Longer stills battery life
  More info

  Longer stills battery life

  Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

  Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

  330 vs 220 shots
  Capture more photos
• Less shutter lag
  0.18 vs 0.29 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• Longer exposure
  60 vs 30 sec
  Long exposures for night shots
• Faster shutter
  1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light