Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ15W

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic G9 versus Samsung HZ15W, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and HZ15W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was introduced 8 years after the HZ15W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ15W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G9 matches up vs the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 features 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 HZ15W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 against the HZ15W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and HZ15W is 62 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and HZ15W.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G9 will provide you with more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.