Panasonic GF5 vs Samsung NX mini

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GF5 vs Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GF5 was unveiled 23 months before the NX mini which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GF5 matches up versus the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 provides external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF5 vs Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF5 against the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and NX mini is 89 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and NX mini.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will produce more detail having an extra 8.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GF5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.