Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung CL80

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung CL80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and CL80 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was brought out 8 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX9 grades vs the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GX9 against the CL80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and CL80 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and CL80.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX9 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GX9 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.