Panasonic TS20 vs Canon G9 X Comparison

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Panasonic TS20

16 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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Canon G9 X

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic TS20 vs Canon G9 X Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic TS20, which was introduced in January 2012 is a Waterproof camera with a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Canon G9 X, which was introduced in October 2015 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 20.0MP 1-inch sensor. As you can see, TS20 is 3 years older than G9 X. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-01-31

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 100 - 6400

25-100 mm F3.9-5.7 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

2.7" Fixed Type Screen

1 fps continuous shooting

HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution

142g. 101 x 58 x 19 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Also known as Lumix DMC-FT20

Canon G9 X Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2015-10-12

20MP - 1-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800

28-84 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

6.0 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

209g. 98 x 58 x 31 mm

Canon G9 X was replaced by Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs Canon PowerShot G9 X
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 (Lumix DMC-FT20)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 over Canon PowerShot G9 X

Battery Life	250 shots vs 220 shots	30 more frames with a single charge
Weight	142 g vs 209 g	67 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	100mm vs 84mm	16 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	4× vs 3x	more flexible focal coverage

Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G9 X over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution	20 MP vs 16 MP	25% more pixels
Max ISO	12.800 vs 6.400	100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 230k dots	352% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1300s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	6.0fps vs 1.0fps	5 fps faster
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Max Aperture - Wide	2.00 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.70	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	6.0m vs 4.4m	1.6m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	5.82µm² vs 1.74µm²	234% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Canon PowerShot G9 X

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Canon PowerShot G9 X

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR

Panasonic TS20 vs Canon G9 X: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS20 has external dimensions of 101 x 58 x 19 mm (3.98 x 2.28 x 0.75″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries). Canon G9 X has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.21″) and weighs 209 g (0.46 lb / 7.37 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X.

Comparison image of Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X.

Comparison image of Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X.

Top View Comparison image of Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic TS20 is significantly lighter (67g ) than the Canon G9 X which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

TS20

G9 X

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

TS20

G9 X

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon G9 X's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS20's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Panasonic TS20 vs Canon G9 X: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic TS20 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Canon G9 X has a 20.0MP 1-inch (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 6 processor.

Below you can see the TS20 and G9 X sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X Cameras

As seen above, Canon G9 X has a 4.2x Larger sensor area than Panasonic TS20. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic TS20 vs Canon G9 X Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic TS20 features a 25-100 mm F3.9-5.7 4× zoom lens whereas Canon G9 X features a 28-84 mm F2.0-4.9 3x zoom lens.

Panasonic TS20 has 3mm wider coverage than the Canon G9 X. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Canon G9 X is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic TS20 has 16mm longer reach than the Canon G9 X. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Canon G9 X is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TS20

G9 X

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TS20

G9 X

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TS20

G9 X

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TS20

G9 X

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic TS20 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic TS20 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G9 X for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Panasonic TS20 for Sports Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
23 Focus Points
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.70
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
84 mm Tele Lens
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Panasonic TS20 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G9 X for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
142g
Body Thickness 19mm
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
209g
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
3.0X Optical Zoom
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Panasonic TS20 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G9 X for Landscape Photography

POOR

25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Panasonic TS20 vs Canon G9 X: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic TS20 and Canon G9 X scores compare:

Panasonic TS20

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #248 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #846 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Canon G9 X

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #5 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #269 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Canon G9 X is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic TS20 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Panasonic TS20. Otherwise, Canon G9 X is the better camera overall.

Canon G9 X vs Panasonic TS20 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20	Canon PowerShot G9 X
Brand	Panasonic	Canon
Announced	2012-01-31	2015-10-12
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	27.72mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	6,400 ISO	12,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	125 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	23	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-100 mm (4×)	28-84 mm (3x)
Max Aperture	F3.9-5.7	F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range	5cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.7"	3"
Resolution	230k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1300s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.40 m	6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	6.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	142g	209g
Dimensions	101 x 58 x 19mm	98 x 58 x 31mm
Battery Life	250 shots	220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested	63
DxO Color Depth	not tested	21.5
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested	12.3
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested	495
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