Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS1

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the G9 X II (1") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was manufactured 7 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 X II matches up vs the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II enjoys outer 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) while the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II vs the ZS1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X II will give greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer G9 X II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.