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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Updated by Canon G9 X II
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G9 X and Panasonic TS4, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and TS4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G9 X was introduced 3 years later than the TS4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G9 X grades versus the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic TS4

 G9 X TS4 
LaunchedOctober 2015January 2012More recent by 45 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon G9 X

 TS4 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic TS4

 G9 X TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon G9 X features outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X versus the TS4.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and TS4.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher G9 X is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography features
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (209g)
no articulating screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition in class (209g)
has touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
66
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (220 shots)
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2015-10-12 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display 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 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 310 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $399