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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G3
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Successor is Samsung NX300
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The G2 was revealed 3 years prior to the NX210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G2 matches up vs the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung NX210

 G2 NX210 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic G2

 NX210 G2 
RevealedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 25 months
Display resolution614k460kSharper display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX210

 G2 NX210 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G2 and the NX210.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and NX210 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and NX210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX210 will provide more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography information
Samsung NX210 Street photography information
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G2 Sports photography details
Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
58
offers focus via touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (428g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
good megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
57
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G2 Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
61
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
includes microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average in class (428g)
34
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Samsung NX210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-12 2012-08-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 71
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 12.5
DXO Low light rating 493 719
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $625