Panasonic GH2 vs Samsung NX30

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic GH2 versus Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH2 was released 3 years prior to the NX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the GH2 matches up vs the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH2 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH2 versus Samsung NX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GH2 against the NX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and NX30 is 70 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and NX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH2 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX30 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GH2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.