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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(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
Samsung NX300
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung NX300

 GX9 NX300 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2013Newer by 52 months
Screen resolution1240k768kSharper screen (+472k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Panasonic GX9

 NX300 GX9 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX300

 GX9 NX300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and NX300 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX300 Portrait photography advice
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX300 Street photography highlights
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Sports photography camera
73
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX300 Travel photography advice
71
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
67
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3.3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging features
Samsung NX300 Vlogging features
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
33
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX300
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Samsung NX300
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