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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon G9 X
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic S1, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and S1 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and S1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was released 6 years after the S1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 X II matches up against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic S1

 G9 X II S1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2011More modern by 74 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Canon G9 X II

 S1 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic S1

 G9 X II S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II enjoys physical measurements 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 S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II and the S1.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
terrible battery (235 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
78
lighter than competition (206g)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
lighter than others in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (235 shots)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
39
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic S1
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 grams (0.45 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $530 $269