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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 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 NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung NX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The GX9 was introduced 7 years after the NX100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX9 grades against the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung NX100

 GX9 NX100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2010Newer by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1240k614kSharper screen (+626k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Panasonic GX9

 NX100 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX100

 GX9 NX100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX9 vs the NX100.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and NX100 is 82 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and NX100.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX9 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX9 will offer you greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GX9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography information
Samsung NX100 Street photography information
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
76
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Sports photography highlights
73
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (260 shots)
60
built in image stabilization
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (420 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX100 Travel photography factors
71
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
great battery pack (420 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX100 Landscape photography features
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (420 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging information
Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
31
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focusing
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Samsung NX100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-13 2010-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
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, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 260 shots 420 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,000 $386