Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX1000

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic G1 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was launched 4 years before the NX1000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the G1 scores versus the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Samsung NX1000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 versus Samsung NX1000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the G1 compared to the NX1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and NX1000 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.