Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200

Below is a complete overview of the Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The G9 X II was unveiled 13 months earlier than the ZS200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G9 X II grades versus the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X II against the ZS200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and ZS200 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and ZS200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older G9 X II is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.