Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS10

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the G9 X II (1") and ZS10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X II was launched 6 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G9 X II grades versus the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II versus the ZS10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and ZS10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II will have a benefit in sensor innovation.