Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX200
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX200 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
- Launched July 2010
- Older Model is Panasonic G1
- Replacement is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX100
- Refreshed by Samsung NX210

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX200 Overview
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.

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.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX200 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung NX200
G2 | NX200 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic G2
NX200 | G2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 19 months |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX200
G2 | NX200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Samsung NX200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Samsung NX200 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-12 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
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 (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 428g (0.94 lbs) | 223g (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 53 | 69 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 330 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $1,000 | $818 |