• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 14.6 megapixels
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  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
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Differences

Samsung NX10 advantages over Panasonic G2

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.16 vs 4.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Higher effective ISO
    572 vs 493 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 74 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    614k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    14.6 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Panasonic G2 advantages over Samsung NX10

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.70x vs 0.57x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.3 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G10

Samsung NX10
Panasonic G10
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Panasonic G10

Panasonic G2
Panasonic G10
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic G10

Compared to Pentax K-01

Samsung NX10
Pentax K-01
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Pentax K-01

Panasonic G2
Pentax K-01
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $359
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Samsung NX20

Samsung NX10
Samsung NX20
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Samsung NX20

Panasonic G2
Samsung NX20
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $400
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Samsung NX20

Compared to Panasonic G5

Samsung NX10
Panasonic G5
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Panasonic G5

Panasonic G2
Panasonic G5
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung NX10
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX10 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Panasonic G2
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G2 vs Fujifilm X-E1

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