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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed February 2006
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was revealed 4 years later than the GX-1L and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G2 grades versus the GX-1L with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung GX-1L

 G2 GX-1L 
RevealedJuly 2010February 2006More recent by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kCrisper screen (+250k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Panasonic G2

 GX-1L G2 

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung GX-1L

 G2 GX-1L 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the G2 vs the GX-1L.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and GX-1L is 72 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and GX-1L.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G2 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G2 will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G2 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography details
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography information
Samsung GX-1L Street photography information
65
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Sports photography camera
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Travel photography highlights
58
comes with focus by touch
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (428g)
MP count low (12MP)
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography info
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography info
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging info
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging info
61
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
does have external microphone port
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Samsung GX-1L
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Samsung GX-1L
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-12 2006-02-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF
Available lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 gr (0.94 pounds) 570 gr (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,000 $0