Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Panasonic DC LX100 II Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Enthusiast Compact cameras.

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs DC LX100 II - Side by side

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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs Panasonic DC LX100 II: Specifications at a glance

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

  • Introduced in January 2017
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 28-84mm (3x), f2.0-4.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 98 x 58 x 31mm³ (3.9″ x 2.3″ x 1.2″)
  • 206g (6.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DC LX100 II

  • Introduced in August 2018
  • Enthusiast Compact
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 17 megapixel
  • 11 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-75mm (3x), f1.7-2.8
  • WiFi built-in
  • 114.8 x 66.2 x 55.0mm³ (4.5″ x 2.6″ x 2.2″)
  • 393g (12.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DC LX100 II

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II vs DC LX100 II: The sensors

The PowerShot G9 X Mk. II features a 1″ sized sensor, while the DC LX100 II uses a Four Thirds sensor.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Note: 1-Euro coin for scale; the coin at 23.25mm diameter is slightly smaller than a US quarter.

Featuring an area of 225mm² (0.36 sq.in.), the DC LX100 II’s sensor is somewhat larger that the chip that the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II employs at 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.). A larger sensor can produce images of interiors or at night that have less noise and better contrast than photos shot with 1″ sized chips.

Better choice: Panasonic DC LX100 II

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Panasonic DC LX100 II Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II a better choice

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DC LX100 II
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 17.00
Built-in flash (2)
Weighs less (2)

206g
(6.6 oz.)		 393g
(12.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

176cm³
(11 cu.in.)		 418cm³
(26 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II are the higher resolution, the built-in flash and the lower weight than the DC LX100 II. Another advantage over the DC LX100 II: the more compact size.

The PowerShot G9 X Mk. II scores 11 points.

Otherwise why to choose Panasonic DC LX100 II

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DC LX100 II
Larger sensor (5)

1″ Four Thirds
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

8 11
Auto Focus points (4)

31 49
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 1.20
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

235 340

Conclusion: Advantages of the DC LX100 II are the larger sensor, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the larger sensitivity, that the display has a higher resolution and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the DC LX100 II is made easy by that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 24 points for the DC LX100 II.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

DC LX100 II
Image stabilizer
Touch screen
WiFi
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II VS Panasonic DC LX100 II Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot G9 X Mk. II and DC LX100 II

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot G9 X Mk. II

Panasonic DC LX100 II

11
24

We recommend Panasonic DC LX100 II as better choice.