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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 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 NX2000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung NX2000

 GX9 NX2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018November 2013More recent by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k1152kCrisper display (+88k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GX9

 NX2000 GX9 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX2000

 GX9 NX2000 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography features
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
73
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (260 shots)
61
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
71
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
provides focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (260 per charge)
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
35
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Samsung NX2000
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