Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS25

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic ZS25, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and ZS25 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was brought out 4 years later than the ZS25 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 X II grades versus the ZS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X II has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 X II and the ZS25.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and ZS25.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X II will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent G9 X II should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.