Clicky

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Revealed November 2017
Samsung NX1000
(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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung NX1000

 G9 NX1000 
AnnouncedNovember 2017April 2012More modern by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic G9

 NX1000 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX1000

 G9 NX1000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

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

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography info
Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
55
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
68
lighter than others (222g)
good MP (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (400 shots)
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging information
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
34
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX1000
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung NX1000
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