Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX2000

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.