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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Launched February 2018
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB5000
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung HZ25W, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and HZ25W (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and HZ25W (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The GX9 was unveiled 7 years later than the HZ25W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ25W being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX9 scores against the HZ25W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung HZ25W

 GX9 HZ25W 
RevealedFebruary 2018July 2010Fresher by 93 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Panasonic GX9

 HZ25W GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung HZ25W

 GX9 HZ25W 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 comes with exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung HZ25W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GX9 vs the HZ25W.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and HZ25W is 82 and 70 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and HZ25W.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX9 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX9 will produce extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern GX9 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ25W
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
34
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
Samsung HZ25W Street photography details
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography info
Samsung HZ25W Sports photography info
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ25W Travel photography factors
71
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography highlights
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging details
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging details
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Samsung HZ25W
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Samsung HZ25W
Also called - WB5000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-13 2010-07-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 64
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 407 gr (0.90 pounds) 428 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,000 $350