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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Announced February 2018
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

The following is a complete review of the Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was announced 5 years after the DV150F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX9 matches up against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung DV150F

 GX9 DV150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013Newer by 63 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic GX9

 DV150F GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung DV150F

 GX9 DV150F 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 versus the DV150F.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and DV150F is 82 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and DV150F.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer GX9 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX9
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
56
lighter than average (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
71
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average (116g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Samsung DV150F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Samsung DV150F
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-13 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,000 $150