Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL30

Lets look closer at the Panasonic G9 and Samsung SL30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and SL30 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and SL30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The G9 was introduced 8 years later than the SL30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G9 matches up vs the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 features physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 versus the SL30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G9 and SL30 is 62 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G9 will show extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G9 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.