Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX1100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was manufactured 4 years after the NX1100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G9 matches up against the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has 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) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 against the NX1100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and NX1100 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and NX1100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G9 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more recent G9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.