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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and TS4 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was launched 5 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G9 X II matches up versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic TS4

 G9 X II TS4 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2012Fresher by 60 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon G9 X II

 TS4 G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic TS4

 G9 X II TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has physical 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) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X II versus the TS4.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and TS4.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X II will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
65
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking focus
low battery life (235 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
78
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
66
good battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G9 X II
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
70
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (235 CIPA)
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2017-01-04 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.2fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 310 shots
Battery style 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $530 $399