Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX500
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Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Launched January 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Replaced the Samsung NX300

Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic G1 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The G1 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the NX500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G1 grades against the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Samsung NX500
G1 | NX500 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Panasonic G1
NX500 | G1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 73 months |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+576k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Samsung NX500
G1 | NX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G1 versus Samsung NX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G1 against the NX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and NX500 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and NX500.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX500 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Samsung NX500 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-01-19 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video format | - | H.265 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 360 grams (0.79 pounds) | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 53 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 463 | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $800 |