Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX100
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Replaced the Panasonic GF1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX200
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Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe GF2 was manufactured 6 months after the NX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the GF2 scores versus the NX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Samsung NX100
| GF2 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Panasonic GF2
| NX100 | GF2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung NX100
| GF2 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | September 2010 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GF2 against the NX100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and NX100 is 88 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and NX100.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX100 will provide greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung NX100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2011-02-24 | 2010-09-14 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | DRIMe Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lbs) | 282 gr (0.62 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 54 | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 506 | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | 420 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $330 | $386 |