Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX210

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The G1 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NX210 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G1 grades versus the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G1 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the G1 against the NX210.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and NX210 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and NX210.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will resolve greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.