Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS2

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TS2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 7 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 X II grades versus the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II compared to the TS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and TS2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer G9 X II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.