Panasonic G2 vs Samsung SL620
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48 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung SL620 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
- Introduced July 2010
- Older Model is Panasonic G1
- Later Model is Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as PL65
Panasonic G2 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung SL620, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the G2 (Four Thirds) and SL620 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe G2 was unveiled 17 months later than the SL620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G2 grades versus the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic G2 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Samsung SL620
G2 | SL620 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic G2
SL620 | G2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Samsung SL620
G2 | SL620 |
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 provides 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) while the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G2 vs Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G2 vs the SL620.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and SL620 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic G2 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and SL620.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The G2 features the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The fresher G2 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic G2 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | Samsung SL620 |
Also referred to as | - | PL65 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-12 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 428 gr (0.94 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 53 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 493 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,000 | $200 |