Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX300

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was released 5 years prior to the NX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G1 matches up against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 has outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G1 against the NX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and NX300 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and NX300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300 will show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older G1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.