Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300 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
- Introduced June 2020
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Announced November 2013
- Succeeded the Samsung NX210
- Successor is Samsung NX500
Photography Glossary Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe G100 was launched 6 years after the NX300 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G100 matches up versus the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung NX300
| G100 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2020 |  | November 2013 | More modern by 81 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1840k |  | 768k | Sharper screen (+1072k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Panasonic G100
| NX300 | G100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX300
| G100 | NX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the G100 versus the NX300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and NX300 is 81 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and NX300.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The G100 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern G100 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Samsung NX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Samsung NX300 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2020-06-24 | 2013-11-24 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | DRIMe IV |
| 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 247 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,840k dot | 768k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/6000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x1920 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 352 grams (0.78 lb) | 331 grams (0.73 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 76 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 942 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 shots | 330 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | 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 |
| Cost at release | $698 | $750 |