Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300
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80 Overall
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Released February 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replaced the Samsung NX210
- Replacement is Samsung NX500
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung NX300, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX9 was unveiled 4 years after the NX300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GX9 scores versus the NX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung NX300
GX9 | NX300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | November 2013 | Newer by 52 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 768k | Sharper screen (+472k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Panasonic GX9
NX300 | GX9 | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX300
GX9 | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys 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) whilst the Samsung NX300 has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung NX300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX9 against the NX300.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and NX300 is 82 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and NX300.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GX9 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The younger GX9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung NX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Samsung NX300 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-02-13 | 2013-11-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | DRIMe IV |
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 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240k dot | 768k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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) | 331 grams (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 76 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,000 | $750 |