Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX10

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was unveiled 7 years after the NX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GX9 scores versus the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Samsung NX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. 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 NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GX9 vs the NX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and NX10 is 82 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and NX10.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX9 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer GX9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.