Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
- New Model is Samsung NX3000

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

The GX9 was released 4 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX9 scores against the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung NX2000
GX9 | NX2000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 52 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1152k | Crisper display (+88k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GX9
NX2000 | GX9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX2000
GX9 | NX2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 has outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX9 against the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and NX2000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and NX2000.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The GX9 features the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The more modern GX9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung NX2000 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-13 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 228 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 340 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,000 | $599 |