Canon G9 X Vs Panasonic GX8 Full Comparison

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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX8 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
• Launched October 2015
• Renewed by Canon G9 X II

Panasonic GX8 (Full Review)

• 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
• 3" Fully Articulated Screen
• ISO 200 - 25600
• Sensor based Image Stabilization
• 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
• 3840 x 2160 video
• Micro Four Thirds Mount
• 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
• Released July 2015
• Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7

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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX8, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty similar but the G9 X (1") and GX8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was introduced 3 months later than the GX8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G9 X matches up versus the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

Canon G9 X front Canon G9 X screen back Panasonic GX8 front Panasonic GX8 screen back

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic GX8

G9 X	GX8

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Canon G9 X

GX8	G9 X
Screen type	Fully Articulated		Fixed	Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen		Take selfies

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic GX8

G9 X	GX8
Released	October 2015		July 2015	Similar age
Manual focus		More exact focus
Screen size	3"		3"	Same screen sizing
Screen resolution	1040k		1040k	Same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen		Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X has outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 X versus the GX8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and GX8 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and GX8.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The G9 X provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 XPortrait photography with Panasonic GX863 you can focus manually good resolution (20 megapixels) sensor size is good (1") features face detect focusing supports RAW formats external flash not possible74 manual focus decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels) sensor size is decent (Four Thirds) comes with face detection focusing exports RAW formatsApple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography highlightsPanasonic GX8 Street photography highlights80 built in image stabilization (Optical) sensor size is good (1") supports RAW formats includes touch to focus lighter than competitors (209 grams) fixed screen80 screen articulates image stabilization (Sensor based) sensor size is decent (Four Thirds) exports RAW formats supports focus by touch environment sealing great ISO range (25,600)Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography infoPanasonic GX8 Sports photography info54 built in image stabilization (Optical) good resolution (20MP) sensor size is good (1") features tracking focus max fps low (6.0 frames/s) terrible battery pack (220 CIPA) does not have phase detect AF67 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s) silent mode (1/16,000s) image stabilization (Sensor based) decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels) sensor size is decent (Four Thirds) comes with tracking autofocus environment sealing bad battery power (330 per charge) does not have phase detect AFPresident Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera77 lighter than competitors (209 grams) includes touch to focus good resolution (20 megapixels) has built in flash fairly wide (28mm) fast maximum aperture (f2.0) terrible battery pack (220 shots) display is not selfie friendly73 environment sealing supports focus by touch decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels) display is selfie friendly bad battery power (330 CIPA)Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera69 you can focus manually fairly wide (28mm) fast maximum aperture (f2.0) screen size is good (3 inches) built in image stabilization (Optical) good resolution (20 megapixels) sensor size is good (1") supports RAW formats lens is fixed (fixed lens mount) terrible battery pack (220 per charge)75 manual focus change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount) pretty good screen size (3 inches) image stabilization (Sensor based) decent sensor resolution (20MP) sensor size is decent (Four Thirds) great ISO range (25,600) exports RAW formats environment sealing bad battery power (330 CIPA)Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera39 fairly wide (28mm) fast maximum aperture (f2.0) built-in touchscreen built in image stabilization (Optical) features face detect focusing high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels) lighter than competitors (209g) display is not selfie friendly does not have microphone socket81 display is selfie friendly has touchscreen image stabilization (Sensor based) comes with face detection focusing high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls) comes with external microphone supportSnapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic GX8

Canon PowerShot G9 X	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand	Canon	Panasonic
Model type	Canon PowerShot G9 X	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Class	Large Sensor Compact	Advanced Mirrorless
Launched	2015-10-12	2015-07-16
Physical type	Compact	Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by	DIGIC 6	Venus Engine
Sensor type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Sensor size	1"	Four Thirds
Sensor measurements	13.2 x 8.8mm	17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area	116.2mm²	224.9mm²
Sensor resolution	20 megapixel	20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio	4:3, 3:2 and 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution	5472 x 3648	5184 x 3888
Max native ISO	12800	25600
Lowest native ISO	125	200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO	-	100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points	-	49
Lens
Lens mount type	fixed lens	Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range	28-84mm (3.0x)	-
Maximal aperture	f/2.0-4.9	-
Macro focusing distance	5cm	-
Number of lenses	-	107
Focal length multiplier	2.7	2.1
Screen
Screen type	Fixed Type	Fully Articulated
Screen sizing	3 inch	3 inch
Resolution of screen	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder resolution	-	2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage	-	100 percent
Viewfinder magnification	-	0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed	30 seconds	60 seconds
Highest shutter speed	1/2000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed	-	1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate	6.0 frames/s	12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation	Yes	Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance	6.00 m (at Auto ISO)	no built-in flash
Flash options	Auto, on, slow synchro, off	Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)	3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution	1920x1080	3840x2160
Video data format	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS	None	None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight	209 grams (0.46 lb)	487 grams (1.07 lb)
Physical dimensions	98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2")	133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating	63	75
DXO Color Depth rating	21.5	23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating	12.3	12.6
DXO Low light rating	495	806
Other
Battery life	220 photos	330 photos
Type of battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery ID	NB-13L	-
Self timer	Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)	Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage	SD/SDHC/SDXC	SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots	Single	Single
Launch pricing	$399	$898

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