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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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 Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was manufactured 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX9 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GX9 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2013Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k922kClearer screen (+318k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic GX9

 Galaxy Camera GX9 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 GX9 Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX9 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and Galaxy Camera is 82 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX9 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern GX9 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Travel photography camera
71
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (300 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging information
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
36
fairly wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competition (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-02-13 2013-02-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 1,240k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $450