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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Announced November 2017
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G9 and Samsung SL620, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and SL620 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and SL620 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G9 was introduced 8 years after the SL620 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the G9 grades versus the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung SL620

 G9 SL620 
IntroducedNovember 2017February 2009Newer by 107 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic G9

 SL620 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung SL620

 G9 SL620 

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 offers 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 SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G9 and Samsung SL620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G9 and the SL620.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and SL620 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and SL620.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic G9 will offer more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer G9 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
75
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL620 Sports photography advice
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (400 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
70
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G9
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
24
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung SL620
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung SL620
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2017-11-08 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $1,500 $200