Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GF1 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and NX1100 (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The GF1 was revealed 4 years before the NX1100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GF1 scores vs the NX1100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 has exterior measurements 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 NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF1 and Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GF1 vs the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and NX1100 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and NX1100.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1100 will produce greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older GF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.