Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX1100

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic G2 versus Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The G2 was announced 3 years prior to the NX1100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G2 scores against the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G2 versus Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the G2 and the NX1100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and NX1100 is 72 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and NX1100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G2 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1100 will produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.