Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS3

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TS3 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TS3 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was announced 5 years after the TS3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 X II matches up against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The whole galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Panasonic TS3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has exterior 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) while the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G9 X II compared to the TS3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and TS3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and TS3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will provide more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.