Panasonic G9 vs Samsung HZ25W

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic G9 and Samsung HZ25W, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was manufactured 7 years after the HZ25W which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 matches up against the HZ25W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Samsung HZ25W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 features exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung HZ25W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 versus the HZ25W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and HZ25W is 62 and 70 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and HZ25W.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.