Panasonic G2 vs Samsung GX-20

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G2 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the G2 (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was revealed 2 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G2 grades against the GX-20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G2 versus Samsung GX-20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the G2 versus the GX-20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and GX-20 is 72 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and GX-20.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung GX-20 will provide more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent G2 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.