Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX1000

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF2 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was manufactured 14 months before the NX1000 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF2 scores against the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF2 versus Samsung NX1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the GF2 vs the NX1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and NX1000 is 88 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF2 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.