Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX200

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G2 versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was introduced 19 months before the NX200 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the G2 scores vs the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G2 versus Samsung NX200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the G2 vs the NX200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and NX200 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and NX200.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G2 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX200 will deliver more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged G2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.