Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2/Panasonic-GF2-front.jpg)
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GF1
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Successor is Samsung NX1100
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF2 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
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The GF2 was manufactured 14 months before the NX1000 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF2 scores against the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Samsung NX1000
GF2 | NX1000 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic GF2
NX1000 | GF2 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung NX1000
GF2 | NX1000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Panasonic GF2 versus Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GF2 vs the NX1000.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Samsung-NX1000-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Samsung-NX1000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and NX1000.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Samsung-NX1000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Samsung-NX1000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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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 GF2 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung NX1000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-02-24 | 2012-04-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 310g (0.68 lbs) | 222g (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 54 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 506 | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 320 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
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/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $330 | $388 |