Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX210
Portability
82 Imaging
60 Features
80 Overall
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82 Imaging
60 Features
80 Overall
68
Portability
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
59
90 Imaging
61 Features
57 Overall
59
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
Panasonic GX9
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- 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 NX210
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX200
- Updated by Samsung NX300
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In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX210, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
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Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX9 matches up against the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung NX210
| GX9 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | August 2012 | Newer by 67 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1240k |  | 614k | Clearer display (+626k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic GX9
| NX210 | GX9 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX210
| GX9 | NX210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 versus the NX210.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and NX210 is 82 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and NX210.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The GX9 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh trickier. The newer GX9 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography features
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (260 shots)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography details
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung NX210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung NX210 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-02-13 | 2012-08-14 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,240k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 8.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 407 grams (0.90 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 719 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photos | 330 photos |
| Battery type | 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 feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $1,000 | $625 |