Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX mini

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GF2 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was launched 4 years before the NX mini and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF2 scores vs the NX mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Samsung NX mini. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 has outside measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GF2 compared to the NX mini.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and NX mini is 88 and 93 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and NX mini.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF2 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older GF2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.