Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300M

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively close but the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was revealed 7 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G100 scores against the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 enjoys 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the G100 against the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and NX300M is 81 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and NX300M.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The G100 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder. The younger G100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.