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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Successor is Canon G9 X II
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the G9 X (1") and ZS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The G9 X was introduced 4 years after the ZS10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G9 X scores versus the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic ZS10

 G9 X ZS10 
ReleasedOctober 2015January 2011Newer by 58 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Canon G9 X

 ZS10 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZS10

 G9 X ZS10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X comes with external measurements 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 ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X compared to the ZS10.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and ZS10.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G9 X should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography details
64
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (209 grams)
screen is fixed
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than average (219g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
77
lighter than competition (209g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than average (219 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging info
39
really wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (209g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZS10
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-10-12 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs
Style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $350