Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX210

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

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.

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

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.