Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX mini

Let's look closer at the Panasonic G7 and Samsung NX mini, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was released 15 months later than the NX mini which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G7 grades against the NX mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 vs the NX mini.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and NX mini is 71 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and NX mini.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger G7 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.