Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX20
Portability
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
68
81 Imaging
63 Features
76 Overall
68
Portability
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66
83 Imaging
62 Features
73 Overall
66
Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
Panasonic G100
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- 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
- Introduced June 2020
Samsung NX20
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Launched April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Renewed by Samsung NX30
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The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is pretty close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G100 was introduced 8 years after the NX20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the G100 scores against the NX20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung NX20
| G100 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2020 |  | April 2012 | Newer by 100 months |
| Screen resolution | 1840k |  | 614k | Sharper screen (+1226k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic G100
| NX20 | G100 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX20
| G100 | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G100 and the NX20.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and NX20 is 81 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and NX20.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The G100 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more recent G100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (341g)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G100 Sports photography features
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silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (341g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
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Panasonic G100 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Samsung NX20 Vlogging advice
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
no image stabilization
selfie friendly screen
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Samsung NX20 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2020-06-24 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface 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 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,840k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest 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 (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 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 pounds) | 341 grams (0.75 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $698 | $1,100 |
