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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Superseded the Panasonic G1
  • New Model is Panasonic G3
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX1100
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was released 21 months prior to the NX1000 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G2 scores vs the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung NX1000

 G2 NX1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic G2

 NX1000 G2 
ReleasedApril 2012July 2010Newer by 21 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX1000

 G2 NX1000 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 offers external 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) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G2 compared to the NX1000.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and NX1000 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and NX1000.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will render more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography details
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography features
Samsung NX1000 Street photography features
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography information
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography information
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography highlights
58
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (428 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
68
lighter than competition (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
57
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging advice
61
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (428g)
34
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX1000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Samsung NX1000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-12 2012-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 72
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 493 840
Other
Battery life 360 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,000 $388