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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(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
Samsung NX2000
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Samsung NX2000

 GM1 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GM1

 NX2000 GM1 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1036kSharper screen (+116k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX2000

 GM1 NX2000 
RevealedDecember 2013November 2013Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX2000 Street photography highlights
77
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (204 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
77
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (228g)
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography information
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
74
lighter than competition (204 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than competition in class (228g)
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (230 shots)
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging information
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
35
touch screen
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (204g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (228g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Samsung NX2000
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