Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS200

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1").

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The G9 X was manufactured 3 years before the ZS200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G9 X scores vs the ZS200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X offers external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X against the ZS200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and ZS200 is 92 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and ZS200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older G9 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.