Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic G100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was introduced 7 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the G100 grades vs the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G100 against the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and Galaxy Camera is 81 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and Galaxy Camera.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer G100 should have an edge in sensor tech.