Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS50

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic ZS50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the G9 X II (1") and ZS50 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X II was brought out 2 years later than the ZS50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G9 X II scores against the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X II Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. 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) while the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the ZS50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and ZS50.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X II will result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.