Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung DV150F
GX9 | DV150F | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 63 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+780k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic GX9
DV150F | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung DV150F
GX9 | DV150F | |||
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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).
Examine the Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |