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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was manufactured 6 years after the NX200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GX9 matches up versus the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung NX200

 GX9 NX200 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2012Newer by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k614kCrisper display (+626k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic GX9

 NX200 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX200

 GX9 NX200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 has outer 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 NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX9 vs the NX200.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and NX200 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and NX200.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The GX9 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent GX9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
76
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX9
Street photography with Samsung NX200
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (223 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX200 Sports photography advice
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX200 Travel photography advice
71
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (223g)
resolution is good (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no microphone port
34
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Samsung NX200
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Samsung NX200
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-13 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 speed 9.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lbs) 223 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,000 $818