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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Introduced June 2020
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was revealed 7 years after the NX210 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G100 scores against the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung NX210

 G100 NX210 
AnnouncedJune 2020August 2012More modern by 96 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k614kClearer display (+1226k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic G100

 NX210 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX210

 G100 NX210 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 has got outer 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 NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 vs the NX210.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and NX210 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and NX210.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G100 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The fresher G100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography info
Samsung NX210 Travel photography info
78
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
34
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Samsung NX210
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-06-24 2012-08-14
Physical type 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,840k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
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 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 270 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $698 $625