Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was unveiled 5 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GX9 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 has got physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GX9 vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 82 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer GX9 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.