Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS10

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was released 6 years after the ZS10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the G9 scores versus the ZS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 offers outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 compared to the ZS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and ZS10 is 62 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and ZS10.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G9 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.