Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF1 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The GF1 was announced 4 years prior to the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GF1 matches up versus the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 comes with external measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF1 and Samsung Galaxy NX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GF1 vs the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and Galaxy NX is 85 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF1 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older GF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.