Panasonic G100 vs Samsung SL202

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic G100 and Samsung SL202, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and SL202 (10MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and SL202 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The G100 was manufactured 11 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G100 scores versus the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G100 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G100 vs the SL202.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and SL202 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G100 and SL202.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G100 will offer you more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.