Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung NX200

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF1 versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GF1 was announced 3 years before the NX200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GF1 grades against the NX200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF1 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF1 versus Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF1 against the NX200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and NX200 is 85 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and NX200.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF1 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX200 will produce extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older GF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.