PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Lumix S9
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The lumix s9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the powershot g7x mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 304g | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports |
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