Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was released 3 years prior to the NX2000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the GF2 scores against the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 provides 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) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GF2 and the NX2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and NX2000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF2 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GF2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.