Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung DV300F

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung DV300F, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was released 6 years after the DV300F which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GX9 matches up against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 has physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung DV300F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX9 against the DV300F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and DV300F is 82 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and DV300F.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX9 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger GX9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.