Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX200

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very well matched but the G9 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was unveiled 5 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the G9 grades against the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Samsung NX200. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 has got outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 versus the NX200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and NX200 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and NX200.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The G9 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The younger G9 provides a benefit in sensor technology.