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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M 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
  • Launched February 2018
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Samsung NX300M

 GX9 NX300M 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 63 months
Display resolution1240k768kClearer display (+472k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Panasonic GX9

 NX300M GX9 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX300M

 GX9 NX300M 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

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

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography information
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
Sports photography with Samsung NX300M
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
Samsung NX300M Travel photography details
71
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
includes touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography features
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
33
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Samsung NX300M
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Samsung NX300M
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Samsung NX300M
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-13 2013-01-03
Physical type 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 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 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount type 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"
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen 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
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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 gr (0.90 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
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 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 330 images
Battery type 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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,000 $699