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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Replacement is Canon G9 X II
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic ZR3, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and ZR3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 X was unveiled 5 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the G9 X scores versus the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic ZR3

 G9 X ZR3 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2010Fresher by 70 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Canon G9 X

 ZR3 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZR3

 G9 X ZR3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in 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") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 X versus the ZR3.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 X using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon G9 X will give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger G9 X should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G9 X
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
64
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (209g)
fixed screen
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR3
77
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
supports touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography details
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (220 shots)
37
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
39
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (209 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZR3
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-10-12 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209 gr (0.46 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 One One
Price at release $399 $280