• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
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  • 1 inch 116.2mm2
  • 20.5 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic G10 advantages over Samsung NX Mini

  • Larger sensor
    4/3 vs 1 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 2.41 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    84 mm vs 73 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Samsung NX Mini advantages over Panasonic G10

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 530 vs 380 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 74 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    269g vs 558g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.5 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • 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 G2

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G2
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Higher effective ISO
Samsung NX Mini
Panasonic G2
  • $600
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G5
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen
Samsung NX Mini
Panasonic G5
  • $600
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $500
  • 4/3
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compared to Panasonic G6

Panasonic G10
Panasonic G6
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Samsung NX Mini
Panasonic G6
  • $600
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $399
  • 4/3
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compared to Nikon J4

Panasonic G10
Nikon J4
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $350
  • 1 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
Samsung NX Mini
Nikon J4
  • $600
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $350
  • 1 inch
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • Higher-res screen

Compared to Nikon J5

Panasonic G10
Nikon J5
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $747
  • 1 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
Samsung NX Mini
Nikon J5
  • $600
  • 1 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $747
  • 1 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • On-sensor phase detect
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