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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GF2 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty similar but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was launched 11 months later than the NX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF2 grades versus the NX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Samsung NX10

 GF2 NX10 
RevealedFebruary 2011April 2010More recent by 11 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Panasonic GF2

 NX10 GF2 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung NX10

 GF2 NX10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the GF2 versus the NX10.

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and NX10 is 88 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and NX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF2 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX10 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern GF2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography factors
Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
65
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography details
Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
38
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX10 Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (300 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
good battery (400 per charge)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
24
supports face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Samsung NX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Samsung NX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-24 2010-04-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes 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
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 63
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.8
DXO Low light rating 506 572
Other
Battery life 300 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $626