Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung NX11

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GF1 versus Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly comparable but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the NX11 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF1 scores versus the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF1 versus Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GF1 against the NX11.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and NX11 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and NX11.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF1 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will provide extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged GF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.