Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25
92 Imaging
52 Features
63 Overall
56


95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34
Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G9 X Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic TS25
G9 X | TS25 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | October 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 34 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G9 X | Panasonic 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 |