Panasonic GF2 vs Canon G1X Mark II

Canon G1X Mark II advantages over Panasonic GF2

• Focus peaking
  Peaker vs Non-peaker
  Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Touchscreen
  Touch vs No touch
  Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
• Built-in Wi-Fi
  Wi-Fi vs None
  Share your photos wirelessly
• NFC
  Yes vs No
  Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  G1X Mark II test data on DxO Mark GF2 test data on DxO Mark
  581 vs 506 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Integrated ND filter
  Yes vs No
  Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
• More dots on screen
  1040k vs 460k dots
  Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
• Shoots 1080p video
  Yes vs No
  You'll want this if you shoot video
• Less shutter lag
  0.21 vs 0.34 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• Faster JPEG shooting
  5.3 fps vs 2.6 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Higher extended ISO
  12800 vs 6400 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility