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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Launched November 2017
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G9 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was introduced 4 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G9 scores versus the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 G9 Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedNovember 2017June 2013Newer by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic G9

 Galaxy NX G9 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 G9 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has 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) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the G9 versus the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and Galaxy NX is 62 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The G9 has the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more modern G9 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery power (400 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (400 shots)
68
good battery (440 CIPA)
provides touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery power (400 per charge)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-08 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 gr (1.45 pounds) 495 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $1,500 $1,300