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Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic G2
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was announced 4 years prior to the NX200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the G1 scores vs the NX200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Samsung NX200

 G1 NX200 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic G1

 NX200 G1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Samsung NX200

 G1 NX200 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 features exterior 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 NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 compared to the NX200.

Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and NX200 is 82 and 90 respectively.

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Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 and NX200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older G1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
58
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography details
Samsung NX200 Street photography details
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography features
Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
62
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
68
lighter than average in class (223g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging information
Samsung NX200 Vlogging information
18
lack of video recording
34
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Samsung NX200
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-01-19 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 69
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.6
DXO Low light rating 463 618
Other
Battery life 330 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $818