Panasonic GX9 vs Samsung WB50F

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and WB50F (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and WB50F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was brought out 4 years later than the WB50F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the GX9 scores versus the WB50F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX9 versus Samsung WB50F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GX9 compared to the WB50F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and WB50F is 82 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX9 and WB50F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX9 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher GX9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.