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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Announced November 2017
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB500
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G9 versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and HZ10W (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was introduced 8 years later than the HZ10W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 matches up vs the HZ10W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung HZ10W

 G9 HZ10W 
RevealedNovember 2017May 2009Fresher by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Panasonic G9

 HZ10W G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung HZ10W

 G9 HZ10W 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 provides physical 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 HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 versus Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 and the HZ10W.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and HZ10W is 62 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and HZ10W.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will give greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer G9 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
31
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography highlights
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung HZ10W
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-11-08 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 grams (1.45 pounds) 249 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 2 1
Price at launch $1,500 $300