PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Pentax 17
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
View Pentax 17
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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
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
Quick take: The powershot g7x mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £400 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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