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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Later Model is Samsung NX11
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the G2 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was brought out 4 months after the NX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G2 matches up versus the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung NX10

 G2 NX10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Panasonic G2

 NX10 G2 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX10

 G2 NX10 
IntroducedJuly 2010April 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the G2 compared to the NX10.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and NX10 is 72 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and NX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G2 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX10 will give you more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography advice
Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (428 grams)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
has no phase detect autofocus
52
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Travel photography camera
58
includes focus via touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (428g)
low MP (12MP)
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (400 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX10 Vlogging factors
61
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
has external mic port
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (428g)
24
has face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Samsung NX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Samsung NX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-12 2010-04-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 63
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.8
DXO Low light rating 493 572
Other
Battery life 360 shots 400 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $1,000 $626