Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 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
- Released February 2018
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Introduced January 2008
- Earlier Model is Samsung GX-10

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

The GX9 was released 10 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX9 matches up against the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung GX-20
GX9 | GX-20 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2008 | More recent by 123 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1010k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic GX9
GX-20 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung GX-20
GX9 | GX-20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GX9 vs the GX-20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and GX-20 is 82 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and GX-20.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX9 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher GX9 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung GX-20 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2018-02-13 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4688 x 3120 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,240k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $1,000 | $850 |