Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS100

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1").

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The G9 X II was released 13 months after the ZS100 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G9 X II grades vs the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G9 X II and the ZS100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and ZS100 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and ZS100.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent G9 X II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.