Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung ST600

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GF1 and Samsung ST600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and ST600 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GF1 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the ST600 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF1 scores against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF1 and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the GF1 vs the ST600.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and ST600 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and ST600.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST600 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.