Panasonic GF5 vs Samsung NX100

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic GF5 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is pretty close but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GF5 was brought out 19 months after the NX100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GF5 grades versus the NX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GF5 compared to the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and NX100 is 89 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and NX100.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX100 will result in extra detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GF5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.