Canon G9 X vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic SZ1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and SZ1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was revealed 3 years after the SZ1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G9 X grades against the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X vs the SZ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and SZ1.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern G9 X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.