Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX200

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was introduced 12 months earlier than the NX200 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF2 scores versus the NX200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 has external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GF2 against the NX200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and NX200 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and NX200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF2 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.