Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was released 5 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX9 scores versus the NX300M in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has proportions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GX9 and the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and NX300M is 82 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and NX300M.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The GX9 contains the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The fresher GX9 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.