Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic GX9

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX540 HS versus Panasonic GX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX540 HS (20MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very comparable but the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The SX540 HS was introduced 3 years earlier than the GX9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades vs the GX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX540 HS versus the GX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and GX9 is 69 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and GX9.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged SX540 HS will be behind in sensor tech.