Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we are evaluating the Canon G9 X and Panasonic TS5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and TS5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was brought out 2 years after the TS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G9 X scores versus the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X has outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon G9 X and Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G9 X vs the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and TS5.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent G9 X will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.