Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Released December 2013
- Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX1100
- Refreshed by Samsung NX3000
Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GM1 was released around the same time to the NX2000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GM1 grades versus the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Samsung NX2000
GM1 | NX2000 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GM1
NX2000 | GM1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 1036k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX2000
GM1 | NX2000 | |||
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Revealed | December 2013 | November 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM1 has outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GM1 against the NX2000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and NX2000.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX2000 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Samsung NX2000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-12-19 | 2013-11-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/50s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 204g (0.45 lbs) | 228g (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 660 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 images | 340 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $750 | $599 |