PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Lumix G9 II
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Who should buy what
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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