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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Launched June 2020
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic G100 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G100 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The G100 was revealed 7 years after the Galaxy NX which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G100 grades vs the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 G100 Galaxy NX 
ReleasedJune 2020June 2013More modern by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kSharper display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic G100

 Galaxy NX G100 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 G100 Galaxy NX 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 versus the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and Galaxy NX is 81 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The G100 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder. The fresher G100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
78
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
56
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography info
78
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (270 per charge)
68
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (495g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-06-24 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 1,840k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/6000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 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 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 495 grams (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 shots 440 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $698 $1,300