Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberG9X Mark IIGF6
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20172013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)98111
Width (mm)3138
Height (mm)5865
Weight (g)206454
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G9XPanasonic GF5
Successor-Panasonic GF7
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)20.216
Sensor format1 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)116.16224.9
Sensor width (mm)13.217.3
Sensor height (mm)8.813
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.413.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.72
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6554
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.920.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.510.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)522622
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1600(2.6 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1824(3.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2112 x 1600(3.4 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1344(3.2 mp other)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2432 x 1824(4.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2432 x 2432(5.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2736 x 1536(4.2 mp 16:9)
  • 2736 x 1824(5.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3248 x 2432(7.9 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5471 x 3072(16.8 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 1824(5.9 mp other)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)84.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensCanon Zoom Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups (2 double sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens)Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.500.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)520
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Filter thread (mm)-46
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint, Touch
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)125160
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; 25600 extended
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • multi-area white balance
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • white balance correction
  • white balance correction (underwater mode)
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Panning, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie, Handheld Night SceneScene Guide (Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 50 cm - 6.0 m (W) / 50 cm - 2.4 m (T)Lens dependent; GN 6.3m (ISO 160)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • built-in wi-fi and nfc
  • combined av/usb connector
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.660.58
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.62
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.660.6
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)84.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3128
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.13.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)208
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.14
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1910
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.180.27
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.13-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.140.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.780.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.07
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.277s
Startup time (s)1.30.8
Play -> record time (s)1.20.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.33.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)235340
Battery form factorProprietary NB-13LProprietary (7.2V, 1025mAh)
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software-
  • photofunstudio 9.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or silver.Tilting Cell Touch 1040K-dot LCD, Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412MHz - 2462MHz (11ch), WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode)



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