Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- 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

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.

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
GX9 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 61 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+318k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic GX9
Galaxy Camera | GX9 | |||
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Screen sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
GX9 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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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).
See the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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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 |