Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Panasonic G9

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Panasonic G9, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very close but the ELPH 190 IS (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The ELPH 190 IS was announced 22 months prior to the G9 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 190 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 190 IS matches up versus the G9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 190 IS has got external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the G9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 190 IS and G9 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and G9.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The ELPH 190 IS provides the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh harder. The older ELPH 190 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.