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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed September 2006
  • Newer Model is Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and GX-10 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was launched 11 years after the GX-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the G9 grades versus the GX-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung GX-10

 G9 GX-10 
RevealedNovember 2017September 2006Newer by 136 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kCrisper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Panasonic G9

 GX-10 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung GX-10

 G9 GX-10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 features physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the G9 compared to the GX-10.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and GX-10 is 62 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and GX-10.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher G9 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography details
Samsung GX-10 Street photography details
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (400 per charge)
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging details
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung GX-10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung GX-10
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-11-08 2006-09-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $1,500 $850