Canon G9 X vs Panasonic LS5

Below, we are looking at the Canon G9 X and Panasonic LS5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and LS5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was revealed 4 years later than the LS5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G9 X scores versus the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X features outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon G9 X and Panasonic LS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X versus the LS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and LS5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.