Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX210

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was revealed 17 months earlier than the NX210 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the GF2 matches up against the NX210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 has got outside measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the GF2 versus the NX210.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and NX210 is 88 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and NX210.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF2 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be behind in sensor tech.