Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed November 2017
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replacement is Samsung NX1100

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The G9 was unveiled 5 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G9 scores vs the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung NX1000
G9 | NX1000 | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | ![]() | April 2012 | More modern by 68 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic G9
NX1000 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX1000
G9 | NX1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has got outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G9 vs the NX1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and NX1000 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and NX1000.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The G9 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The younger G9 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Samsung NX1000 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-11-08 | 2012-04-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.83x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 658g (1.45 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 320 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,500 | $388 |