Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic SZ1

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic SZ1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SZ1 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was brought out 5 years after the SZ1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the G9 X II grades against the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic SZ1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II and the SZ1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X II and SZ1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger G9 X II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.