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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Announced June 2020
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX100
  • Updated by Samsung NX210
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very well matched but the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was introduced 8 years after the NX200 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the G100 matches up vs the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung NX200

 G100 NX200 
LaunchedJune 2020February 2012More modern by 102 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k614kClearer display (+1226k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic G100

 NX200 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX200

 G100 NX200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G100 compared to the NX200.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and NX200 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and NX200.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The G100 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern G100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
76
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
78
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX200 Sports photography factors
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
68
lighter than competitors (223g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
78
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
34
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (223g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Samsung NX200
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Samsung NX200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-06-24 2012-02-28
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lbs) 223 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 270 shots 330 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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
Pricing at launch $698 $818