Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 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
- Revealed June 2020
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- 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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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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2020 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 100 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1840k |  | 921k | Sharper 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 size | 3" |  | 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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and NX1000 is 81 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Samsung 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 |