Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung NX2000

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic GF1 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was launched 5 years before the NX2000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the GF1 grades vs the NX2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF1 comes with outside measurements 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 NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF1 and Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GF1 and the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and NX2000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.