Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was brought out 5 years prior to the NX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the G2 grades against the NX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 features external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G2 versus the NX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and NX500 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and NX500.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX500 will show more detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.