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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(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
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX1 versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The GX1 was announced 21 months before the NX2000 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX1 matches up versus the NX2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Samsung NX2000

 GX1 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GX1

 NX2000 GX1 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 21 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung NX2000

 GX1 NX2000 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX1 versus Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GX1 against the NX2000.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and NX2000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and NX2000.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than average (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
47
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
61
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography details
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
65
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (300 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than average (228 grams)
supports touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX1
Landscape photography with Samsung NX2000
62
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery life (300 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
35
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (228g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Samsung NX2000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-02-14 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.60 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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) 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 318g (0.70 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 75
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 12.3
DXO Low light score 703 908
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 340 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $228 $599