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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Older Model is Canon G9 X
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic TS25, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TS25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was announced 4 years later than the TS25 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II scores against the TS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic TS25

 G9 X II TS25 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2013More recent by 49 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon G9 X II

 TS25 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic TS25

 G9 X II TS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X II enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II compared to the TS25.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and TS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and TS25.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography information
Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II Sports photography information
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
not so great battery (235 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
not so great battery (235 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery (235 per charge)
42
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 gr (0.45 pounds) 144 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $530 $180