Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX100
87 Imaging
51 Features
54 Overall
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88 Imaging
54 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2012
- Updated by Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
- Announced September 2010
- Successor is Samsung NX200
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Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GX1 was revealed 18 months after the NX100 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX1 grades against the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Samsung NX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Samsung NX100
| GX1 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | September 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Panasonic GX1
| NX100 | GX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+154k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung NX100
| GX1 | NX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 has exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GX1 versus the NX100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and NX100 is 87 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and NX100.
As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX1 will produce greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher GX1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Samsung NX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Samsung NX100 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-02-14 | 2010-09-14 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | DRIMe Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | VGA AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.60 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 318 gr (0.70 pounds) | 282 gr (0.62 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 55 | 62 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 703 | 563 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 images | 420 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $228 | $386 |