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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Later Model is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and NX11 (15MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was unveiled 9 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G100 scores against the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung NX11

 G100 NX11 
IntroducedJune 2020December 2010More recent by 116 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k614kSharper screen (+1226k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic G100

 NX11 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX11

 G100 NX11 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 features external 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 NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 compared to the NX11.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G100 and NX11 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and NX11.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G100 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G100 will offer greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography highlights
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Samsung NX11 Sports photography details
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
Samsung NX11 Travel photography info
78
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
good MP (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography features
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging info
Samsung NX11 Vlogging info
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
24
has face detect focus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (499g)
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX11
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Samsung NX11
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Samsung NX11
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-06-24 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 270 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $698 $626