PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Lumix G9
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.
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 III (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K video, a flip screen, and a mic input in a pocket-sized camera
- Travellers who want the best possible compact video quality without carrying an interchangeable-lens system
- Live streamers who want USB streaming capability built into a compact camera
- Smartphone upgraders who want significantly better video quality in something nearly as pocketable
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 lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £549 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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