Canon G7X vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Panasonic GX8 GX8 vs GX9
Successor:	Canon G7X Mark II G7X vs G7X Mark II
General
Model Number:	G7X	GX9
Alternate Model Number(s):		GX7 Mark III
Camera Format:	Compact	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$699.99	$999.99
Street Price:	$699.00	$897.99
Date Available:	2014-10-15	2018-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	10.7 oz (302 g) includes batteries	23.3 oz (660 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.1 x 2.4 x 1.6 in. (103 x 60 x 40 mm)	4.9 x 2.8 x 1.8 in. (124 x 72 x 47 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	20.2	20.3
Sensor Format:	1 inch	4/3
Sensor size:	116.16mm² (13.20mm x 8.80mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.41 microns	3.34 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.7x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	71
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	556
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 2304 x 1536 (3.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 MP, Other), 4864 x 3648 (17.7 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 2912 x 3648 (10.6 MP, Other), 2304 x 2880 (6.6 MP, Other), 1232 x 1536 (1.9 MP, Other), 384 x 480 (0.2 MP, Other)	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2), 2624 x 1752 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.6	9.2
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 1920x1080 (30p/15p) 1280x720 (6p/3p/1.5p) 640x480 (6p/3p/1.5p)	3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Canon Zoom Lens	Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5 - 5.6 Asph. Power OIS (H-FS12060)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 100mm	24 - 120mm
Focal Length (actual):	8.8 - 36.8mm	12 - 60mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.20x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; built-in 3-stop ND filter	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 - 50 cm 2.0 - 19.7 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	2x, 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track)	Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		Tilting 2760k-dot equivalent (field sequential) LCD, 1.39x / 0.70x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	920,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		1.39x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,040,000 dots (345,600 px)	1,240,000 dots (413,300 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	125	200
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps	Auto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction (Underwater mode), White Balance Correction	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 250 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE	1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect; Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie	Sweep Panorama (Standard/Wide); Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, L. Monochrome D, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine
Self Timer:	1 - 30 seconds	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	4.2 m / 13.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (T)	GN=6.0m (ISO 200)
Max Flash Sync:	1/2000	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	No	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG	RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	Yes	No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Via Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Connections (extended):	Micro HDMI (Type D)	Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 port

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.90	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	1.25	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.6	9.2
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	14	140
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.2	9.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	4	32
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	1.0	9.2
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	2	29
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.20 seconds	0.15 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.219 seconds	0.060 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.89 seconds	0.36 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.097 seconds	0.050 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.7 seconds	1.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.4 seconds	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	6.2 seconds	1.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	210 shots	260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		250 shots
Battery Life, Video:	40 minutes	70 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NB-13L	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	1"-type 20.2MP sensor, f/1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens, DIGIC 6 image processor, 1040K-dot tilting touchscreen, 1080p60 videos, built-in Wi-Fi.	Available in black or silver.