Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L
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44 Features
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Samsung GX-1L. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung GX-1L
G2 | GX-1L | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2006 | More recent by 54 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung GX-1L
G2 | GX-1L | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Samsung GX-1L | |
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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 |