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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX10, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was released 7 years after the NX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G9 grades against the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung NX10

 G9 NX10 
IntroducedNovember 2017April 2010Newer by 93 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Panasonic G9

 NX10 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX10

 G9 NX10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 provides outside dimensions 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 NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 and the NX10.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and NX10 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and NX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G9 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography advice
Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
52
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Travel photography highlights
70
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
63
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (499 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX10 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)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
24
includes face detection focusing
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others (499g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung NX10
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-08 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash options 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 572
Other
Battery life 400 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 1
Price at release $1,500 $626