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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 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
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1").

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The G9 X was revealed 2 months earlier than the ZS100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 X scores against the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Panasonic ZS100

 G9 X ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Canon G9 X

 ZS100 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZS100

 G9 X ZS100 
IntroducedOctober 2015January 2016Similar age
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X and the ZS100.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and ZS100 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 X and ZS100.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography features
64
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography details
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than average (209 grams)
fixed screen
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (312g)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
low battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
68
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
77
lighter than average (209 grams)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
low battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition in class (312g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
70
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery (220 shots)
68
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging features
39
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (209 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (312g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Panasonic ZS100
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-10-12 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 209g (0.46 pounds) 312g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 495 559
Other
Battery life 220 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $700