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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Successor is Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the G9 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The G9 was announced 3 years later than the NX2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as 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 NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G9 scores versus the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung NX2000

 G9 NX2000 
LaunchedNovember 2017November 2013More recent by 48 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic G9

 NX2000 G9 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1040kSharper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX2000

 G9 NX2000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has got external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G9 compared to the NX2000.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and NX2000 is 62 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and NX2000.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The G9 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The younger G9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
75
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
61
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography info
70
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (400 shots)
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (400 per charge)
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
76
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
35
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung NX2000
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-08 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 400 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 BP1130
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Two 1
Retail cost $1,500 $599