Panasonic G9 vs Samsung ST80

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung ST80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and ST80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was introduced 7 years after the ST80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 matches up versus the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 comes with exterior dimensions 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 ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G9 vs Samsung ST80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G9 versus the ST80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and ST80 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and ST80.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G9 will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger G9 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.