Canon G9X Mark II vs Panasonic GH5 II

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Canon G9X Mark II vs Panasonic GH5 II

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Differences

Canon G9X Mark II advantages over Panasonic GH5 II

Less expensive
$449* vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
31 mm vs 87 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
206g vs 727g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic GH5 II advantages over Canon G9X Mark II

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.34 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
5K vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Longer stills battery life
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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

410 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More dots on screen
1840k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
108 vs 31 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Impressive image quality; Improved JPEGs and good high ISO quality for its class; Compact camera body; Fast maximum aperture; Reliable autofocus; Improved performance.
No tilting display; No viewfinder; Lens is not very wide; Slow buffer clearing; Mediocre battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon S100

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon S100

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon S100

$1298
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in GPS

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Compared to Canon S110

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon S110

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$249
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Wider angle lens

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon S110

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon S110

$1298
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$249
1/1.7 inch

Slower slow-motion
Internal flash

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Canon S110

Compared to Sony RX100 II

Canon G9X Mark II

Sony RX100 II

$449
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$598
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Sony RX100 II

Panasonic GH5 II

Sony RX100 II

$1298
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$598
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony RX100 II

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Canon G9X Mark II

Sony RX100 III

$449
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$748
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Sony RX100 III

Panasonic GH5 II

Sony RX100 III

$1298
4/3

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5 II vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Canon G9X

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon G9X

$449
1 inch

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon G9X

Panasonic GH5 II

Canon G9X

$1298
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

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