Panasonic G9 vs Samsung DV150F

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic G9 versus Samsung DV150F, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was released 4 years after the DV150F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 grades against the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G9 compared to the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and DV150F is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and DV150F.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G9 will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger G9 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.