Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS50

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G9 X vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the G9 X (1") and ZS50 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X was revealed 10 months later than the ZS50 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 X grades versus the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are provided at Canon G9 X Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G9 X enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 X vs the ZS50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and ZS50.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 X using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon G9 X will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent G9 X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.