Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G10 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G10 was unveiled 4 years before the NX2000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the G10 scores vs the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G10 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic G10 and Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G10 and the NX2000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and NX2000 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G10 and NX2000.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G10 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.