Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
- Superseded the Panasonic G1
- Renewed by Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Announced February 2015
- Previous Model is Samsung NX300
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
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.
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung NX500
G2 | NX500 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Panasonic G2
NX500 | G2 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 55 months |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+576k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung NX500
G2 | NX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
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Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and NX500 is 72 and 87 respectively.
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-G2-vs-Samsung-NX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Samsung NX500 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2010-07-12 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 28MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6480 x 4320 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 grams (0.94 pounds) | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 53 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,000 | $800 |