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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Released November 2017
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was unveiled 6 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 scores vs the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung NX11

 G9 NX11 
RevealedNovember 2017December 2010More recent by 84 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic G9

 NX11 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX11

 G9 NX11 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has outer dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the G9 and the NX11.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and NX11 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will offer you extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography info
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography details
Samsung NX11 Street photography details
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery life (400 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
63
good battery life (400 per charge)
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (400 per charge)
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
24
features face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (499g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX11
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung NX11
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung NX11
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-08 2010-12-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
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 speed 20.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
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 score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 400 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail price $1,500 $626