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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Canon G9 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and TS6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was revealed 10 months later than the TS6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 X scores against the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic TS6

 G9 X TS6 
AnnouncedOctober 2015January 2015Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Canon G9 X

 TS6 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic TS6

 G9 X TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X has got outer measurements 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 TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X vs the TS6.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and TS6.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
64
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
no moving screen
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition in class (209 grams)
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
39
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (209g)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic TS6
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2015-10-12 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 370 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $300