Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot G9 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberG9DMC-TZ3
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106105
Width (mm)4337
Height (mm)7259
Weight (g)364257
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon G7-
SuccessorCanon G1-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.17.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3227.26
Sensor width (mm)7.66.03
Sensor height (mm)5.74.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.81
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score35-
Dxo color depth score (bit)18.8-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)146-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 2144(6.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw cr2
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.13
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1024x768
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens, 9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 aspherical element)LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 210.0028.00 - 280.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.006.00 - 46.00
Zoom ratio (x)610
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.09 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5050
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 50-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 9-point AIAF, Face Detect AF, Single AF point, FlexiZone1, 3 or 9 point; spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 requires special scene modeAuto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center or linked to active AF point), Face Detect AEIntelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted / Spot
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Snapshot, Sports, Indoor,Kids & Pets, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync (second-curtain sync not available)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced on/off
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description9.8 ft (W) / 6.6 ft (T); ISO set to AutoISO Auto: 0.6- 4.2m (Wide), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele)
Max flash sync (s)1/500-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw cr2
-
Included memory (MB)-12
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.120.89
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)2.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.13
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.570.76
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.690.76
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.58-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.02
Shutter lag (notes)-1-Area High Speed AF mode lag = 0.36s
Startup time (s)1.52.7
Play -> record time (s)1.51.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.44.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)240270
Battery form factorProprietary NB-2LHProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • arcsoft photobase
  • arcsoft photoimpression
  • lumix simple viewer
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, RAW mode, Hot Shoe.ISO 3200 available in high sensitivity mode.



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