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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and TS25 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was released 2 years later than the TS25 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G9 X grades vs the TS25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic TS25

 G9 X TS25 
RevealedOctober 2015January 2013Fresher by 34 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Canon G9 X

 TS25 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic TS25

 G9 X TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X enjoys exterior 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 TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X compared to the TS25.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and TS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and TS25.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon G9 X will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer G9 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography advice
64
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography features
Panasonic TS25 Street photography features
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
fixed screen
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (144g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 shots)
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (209g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic TS25
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2015-10-12 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 grams (0.46 lbs) 144 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $180