Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung NX1000

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The GF1 was brought out 3 years before the NX1000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF1 matches up versus the NX1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 offers outside 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) while the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the GF1 against the NX1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and NX1000 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older GF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.