Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX1
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Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Announced September 2014

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX1 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic G10 and Samsung NX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and NX1 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

The G10 was brought out 5 years before the NX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G10 grades vs the NX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Samsung NX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Samsung NX1
G10 | NX1 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Panasonic G10
NX1 | G10 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 49 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+576k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Samsung NX1
G10 | NX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G10 and Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the G10 vs the NX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and NX1 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and NX1.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will render more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Samsung NX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Samsung NX1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2010-08-09 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 28MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6480 x 4320 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | 153 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 15.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 11.00 m (ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 388g (0.86 pounds) | 550g (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 13.2 |
DXO Low light score | 411 | 1363 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 500 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1900 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $550 | $1,500 |