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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
61
Features
73
Overall
65

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX11
  • Updated by Samsung NX30
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G9 versus Samsung NX20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was introduced 5 years after the NX20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G9 matches up vs the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung NX20

 G9 NX20 
IntroducedNovember 2017April 2012Newer by 68 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic G9

 NX20 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX20

 G9 NX20 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 offers exterior 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) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 and the NX20.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and NX20 is 62 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and NX20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The G9 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher. The more recent G9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX20 Street photography highlights
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX20 Sports photography advice
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
60
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX20 Travel photography advice
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (400 CIPA)
77
lighter than average in class (341g)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery (400 per charge)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
76
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
78
selfie friendly screen
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than average in class (341 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung NX20
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-11-08 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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 files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lbs) 341 grams (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 360 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,500 $1,100