Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was manufactured 9 years after the NX100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G100 scores versus the NX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 comes with outer 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) whilst the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 compared to the NX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and NX100 is 81 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and NX100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G100 will produce greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer G100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.