Canon G9 X II with Panasonic G10 Comparison

Canon G9 X II and Panasonic G10 Main Features

  • January, 2017
  • August, 2010
  • 20 MP 1 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 28-84 mm (3x) F2-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • -
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • -
  • 202k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.2 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 98 x 58 x 31 mm, 206g.
  • 124 x 90 x 74 mm, 388g.
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Canon G9 X II Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
61
Value for money score
75
Portability score
96
Overall score
60

Panasonic G10 Scores


Imaging score
45
Features score
52
Value for money score
70
Portability score
85
Overall score
55

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 with Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The first model related to Large Sensor Compact, the second to Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Canon G9 X II was released in 2017, and Panasonic G10 in 2010. PowerShot G9 X Mark II is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-G10 7 years older. 7 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot G9 X Mark II is greater than that of Lumix DMC-G10. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (PowerShot G9 X Mark II), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Canon G9 X II, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400. PowerShot G9 X Mark II has image stabilization(Optical), Lumix DMC-G10 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Lumix DMC-G10 has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot G9 X Mark II doesn’t have. Viewfinder Lumix DMC-G10 has a higher resolution of 202k dots, PowerShot G9 X Mark II has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot G9 X Mark II Lumix DMC-G10
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model PowerShot G9 X Mark II Lumix DMC-G10
Announced January, 2017 August, 2010
Body Type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 2
Number of Lenses 0 103
Macro Focus Range 5 n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1040k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.52
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 8.2 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.00 11.00
Flash Modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±3 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 Four Thirds
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 17.3 x 13 mm
Sensor Area 116.2 mm² 224.9 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 12800 6400
Min Native ISO 125 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 235 shots 380 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 206 g 388 g
Physical Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31 mm 124 x 90 x 74 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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