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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L 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-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G9 versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was announced 11 years after the GX-1L which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the G9 matches up versus the GX-1L in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung GX-1L

 G9 GX-1L 
RevealedNovember 2017February 2006Newer by 143 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic G9

 GX-1L G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung GX-1L

 G9 GX-1L 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 features exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 vs the GX-1L.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and GX-1L is 62 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and GX-1L.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will give more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern G9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (570g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Sports photography highlights
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
52
lighter than competition (570 grams)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1L
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging details
76
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
9
no video
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung GX-1L
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung GX-1L
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-11-08 2006-02-24
Body design 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 surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 225 5
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Available lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.50 m
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 570 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,500 $0