Panasonic GH2 vs Samsung NX10

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH2 vs Samsung NX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GH2 was revealed 12 months after the NX10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GH2 matches up versus the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Samsung NX10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH2 offers external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH2 vs Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GH2 against the NX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and NX10 is 70 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and NX10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH2 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GH2 will produce greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern GH2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.