Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic SZ5

Below, we are looking at the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic SZ5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and SZ5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 4 years after the SZ5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the G9 X II grades vs the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II provides 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) and the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic SZ5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II against the SZ5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and SZ5.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X II will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.