Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung NX10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF1 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was announced 5 months earlier than the NX10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GF1 matches up vs the NX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF1 versus Samsung NX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GF1 and the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and NX10 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and NX10.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF1 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX10 will show more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.