Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Samsung GX-1S. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung GX-1S
G100 | GX-1S | |||
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Released | June 2020 | ![]() | January 2006 | Newer by 176 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+1630k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1S over the Panasonic G100
GX-1S | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung GX-1S
G100 | GX-1S | |||
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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).
Analyze the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung GX-1S Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Samsung GX-1S | |
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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 |