Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the G9 X (1") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was unveiled 6 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G9 X grades vs the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 X and the ZS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and ZS1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G9 X will render more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern G9 X provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.