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

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

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 ×
Canon PowerShot G9 X ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Canon PowerShot G9 X
BrandPanasonicCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberGF6G9X
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact
Release year (year)20132015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11198
Width (mm)3831
Height (mm)6558
Weight (g)454206
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GF5-
SuccessorPanasonic GF7Canon G9X Mar
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)1620.2
Sensor format4/31 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.9116.16
Sensor width (mm)17.313.2
Sensor height (mm)138.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.772.41
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22.7
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5463
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.721.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.612.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)622495
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 2880(6.6 mp other)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 3648(10.6 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.26.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4, with stereo soundMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.Canon Zoom Lens; 8 elements in 6 groups (2 double sided aspherical UA lens, 1 single sided aspherical lens)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.09 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter-+
Min focus range (cm)205
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Filter thread (mm)46-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint, TouchContrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track)
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)1,036,8001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)160125
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; 25600 extendedAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • 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)
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Guide (Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's FaceCustom, Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, SCN (Portrait, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Portrait, Star Time-Lapse Movie)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 1
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN 6.3m (ISO 160)50 cm - 6.0 m (W) / 50 cm - 2.4 m (T)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/2000
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
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC++
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • 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)
  • built-in wi-fi and nfc
  • combined av/usb connector
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.580.88
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.62-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.61.63
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.26.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2810
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.90.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)8-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)40.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.29
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.29
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.37
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.40.72
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.277s-
Startup time (s)0.82.3
Play -> record time (s)0.81.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.66.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)340220
Battery form factorProprietary (7.2V, 1025mAh)Proprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-13L 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 featuresTilting Cell Touch 1040K-dot LCD, Built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412MHz - 2462MHz (11ch), WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode)Available in black or silver.



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