Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS25

Below is a extended overview of the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic ZS25, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and ZS25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was revealed 2 years later than the ZS25 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the G9 X matches up versus the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X provides outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Canon G9 X versus Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G9 X versus the ZS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and ZS25 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 X and ZS25.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 X having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 X will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.