Canon G9 X II vs Olympus TG-5

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X II versus Olympus TG-5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TG-5 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TG-5 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was introduced 4 months earlier than the TG-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the G9 X II matches up versus the TG-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II versus the TG-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and TG-5 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and TG-5.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide you with more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.