Panasonic G9 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G9 and Samsung NX300M, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G9 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was announced 4 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the G9 matches up vs the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Samsung NX300M has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G9 against the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and NX300M is 62 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and NX300M.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The G9 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The younger G9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.