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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Samsung GX-1S front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
Samsung GX-1S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and GX-1S (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The G100 was manufactured 14 years after the GX-1S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G100 scores against the GX-1S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung GX-1S

 G100 GX-1S 
ReleasedJune 2020January 2006Newer by 176 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1840k210kSharper screen (+1630k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Panasonic G100

 GX-1S G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung GX-1S

 G100 GX-1S 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 has got exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G100 compared to the GX-1S.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and GX-1S is 81 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and GX-1S.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G100 will produce extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger G100 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Portrait photography factors
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-1S Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (605g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
Samsung GX-1S Sports photography information
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
Samsung GX-1S Travel photography factors
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (270 shots)
52
lighter than others in class (605g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-1S
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 CIPA)
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Samsung GX-1S
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Samsung GX-1S
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Samsung GX-1S
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Samsung GX-1S
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-06-24 2006-01-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Total lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 605g (1.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $698 $850