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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Revealed June 2020
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was introduced 8 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G100 matches up against the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung NX1000

 G100 NX1000 
IntroducedJune 2020April 2012More modern by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kSharper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic G100

 NX1000 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX1000

 G100 NX1000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 against the NX1000.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and NX1000 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and NX1000.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The G100 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The younger G100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Street photography advice
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography factors
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
34
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX1000
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Samsung NX1000
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Samsung NX1000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-06-24 2012-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,840k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 270 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $698 $388