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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was manufactured 4 years before the NX2000 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the G2 scores versus the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung NX2000

 G2 NX2000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic G2

 NX2000 G2 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2010Fresher by 41 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX2000

 G2 NX2000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G2 offers physical dimensions 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 NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G2 vs the NX2000.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and NX2000 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and NX2000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older G2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography information
Samsung NX2000 Street photography information
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (428 grams)
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than average in class (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of phase detect AF
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography details
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
58
comes with touch focus
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (428g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
72
lighter than average in class (228g)
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Vlogging camera
61
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
does have mic support
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (428 grams)
35
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Samsung NX2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Samsung NX2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-12 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 53 75
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 12.3
DXO Low light score 493 908
Other
Battery life 360 photos 340 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,000 $599