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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Released February 2018
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung GX-20

 GX9 GX-20 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2008More recent by 123 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic GX9

 GX-20 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung GX-20

 GX9 GX-20 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Samsung GX-20 Street photography features
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-20 Sports photography information
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (260 shots)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography advice
71
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
63
environment proof
good MP (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (260 shots)
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging information
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging information
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Samsung GX-20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Samsung GX-20
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