Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX11
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2010
- Previous Model is Panasonic G1
- Successor is Panasonic G3
(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 December 2010
- Replaced the Samsung NX10
- New Model is Samsung NX20
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Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the G2 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G2 was introduced 5 months before the NX11 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G2 grades versus the NX11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung NX11
| G2 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic G2
| NX11 | G2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX11
| G2 | NX11 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | December 2010 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 has got external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the G2 and the NX11.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and NX11 is 72 and 80 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and NX11.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G2 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will give you extra detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Samsung NX11 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Samsung NX11 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2010-07-12 | 2010-12-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | DRIM Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 15MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 synchronize | 1/160s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical 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 score | 53 | 63 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | 493 | 553 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 pictures | 400 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | 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 |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $1,000 | $626 |