Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G9 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was announced 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G9 matches up against the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 provides outside 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 Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G9 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G9 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and Galaxy Camera is 62 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern G9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.