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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic ZS200

 G9 X II ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Canon G9 X II

 ZS200 G9 X II 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2017More recent by 13 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic ZS200

 G9 X II ZS200 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

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

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
65
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
65
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Panasonic ZS200
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (206g)
no articulating screen
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
low battery power (235 shots)
no phase detect AF
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
78
lighter than others (206g)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
low battery power (235 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
good battery pack (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (235 shots)
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging highlights
39
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (206g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic ZS200
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2018-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 340 gr (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 images 370 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $530 $800