Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very well matched but the G9 X (1") and ZS30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G9 X was manufactured 2 years after the ZS30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 X matches up vs the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G9 X comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G9 X compared to the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and ZS30.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon G9 X will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides a benefit in sensor tech.