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Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
92
Imaging
52
Features
63
Overall
56
Canon PowerShot G9 X front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Launched October 2015
  • Renewed by Canon G9 X II
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon G9 X and Pentax RZ18, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the G9 X (20MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the G9 X (1") and RZ18 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X was introduced 4 years after the RZ18 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 X scores vs the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Pentax RZ18

 G9 X RZ18 
ReleasedOctober 2015September 2011More modern by 50 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon G9 X

 RZ18 G9 X 

Common features in the Canon G9 X and Pentax RZ18

 G9 X RZ18 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the G9 X and the RZ18.

Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 X and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X and RZ18.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon G9 X will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher G9 X provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X Portrait photography information
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography information
64
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
36
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X Street photography info
Pentax RZ18 Street photography info
80
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (209 grams)
no articulating screen
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (178g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X
Sports photography with Pentax RZ18
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X Travel photography details
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography details
77
lighter than competition (209 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Vlogging camera
39
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (209 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon G9 X vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X and Pentax RZ18
 Canon PowerShot G9 XPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-10-12 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 209 gr (0.46 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $210