Panasonic G10 vs Samsung NX300M

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G10 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The G10 was unveiled 3 years before the NX300M which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G10 matches up versus the NX300M for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has dimensions 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 G10 versus Samsung NX300M in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G10 vs the NX300M.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and NX300M is 72 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and NX300M.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G10 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.