Canon G9X Mark II vs Panasonic ZS70

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Canon G9X Mark II vs Panasonic ZS70

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 84.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Panasonic ZS80
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Differences

Canon G9X Mark II advantages over Panasonic ZS70

Larger sensor
1 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 2.41 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
31 mm vs 41 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
206g vs 322g
Lighter weight
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger RAW buffer
20 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS70 advantages over Canon G9X Mark II

Less expensive
$298 vs $449
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
More telephoto lens reach
720 mm vs 84 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Impressive image quality; Improved JPEGs and good high ISO quality for its class; Compact camera body; Fast maximum aperture; Reliable autofocus; Improved performance.
No tilting display; No viewfinder; Lens is not very wide; Slow buffer clearing; Mediocre battery life.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon S100

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$429
1/1.7 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon S100

Panasonic ZS70

Canon S100

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$429
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony RX100 II

Canon G9X Mark II

Sony RX100 II

$449
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$598
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Sony RX100 II

Panasonic ZS70

Sony RX100 II

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$598
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon G9X

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon G9X

$449
1 inch

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$369
1 inch

Less expensive
Bigger RAW buffer

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Panasonic ZS70

Canon G9X

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$369
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Canon G9X Mark II

Canon SX730 HS

$449
1 inch

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic ZS70

Canon SX730 HS

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC
Built-in Bluetooth

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Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Canon G9X Mark II

Panasonic ZS80

$449
1 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$398
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G9X Mark II vs Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic ZS70

Panasonic ZS80

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$398
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Shoots 24p video

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