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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 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 NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was announced 5 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G9 grades versus the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung NX210

 G9 NX210 
AnnouncedNovember 2017August 2012More recent by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic G9

 NX210 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX210

 G9 NX210 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 provides exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G9 against the NX210.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and NX210 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and NX210.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The G9 uses the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The younger G9 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography details
Samsung NX210 Street photography details
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery power (400 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography details
Samsung NX210 Travel photography details
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
34
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung NX210
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung NX210
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-08 2012-08-14
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 area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 222 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 400 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $1,500 $625