Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was brought out 5 years earlier than the NX2000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G1 grades versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 offers external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G1 vs the NX2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G1 and NX2000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and NX2000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.