PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs Pentax 17
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
View Pentax 17
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.
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 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
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £400 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 304g | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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