PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Lumix G9
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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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, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
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 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The lumix g9 has the highest resolution at 20mp; the powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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