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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G9 X
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G9 X II (1") and ZS70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was announced 3 months earlier than the ZS70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G9 X II matches up vs the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Panasonic ZS70

 G9 X II ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Canon G9 X II

 ZS70 G9 X II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Panasonic ZS70

 G9 X II ZS70 
RevealedJanuary 2017April 2017Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II provides physical 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 ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Canon G9 X II versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X II and the ZS70.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X II and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X II and ZS70.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G9 X II provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier.

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
64
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
54
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
80
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than average (206g)
no articulating screen
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (235 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
60
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
78
lighter than average (206g)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
better than average battery life (380 shots)
features focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (235 CIPA)
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Panasonic ZS70
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-01-04 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $530 $450