Panasonic GF5 vs Samsung NX1000

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF5 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was unveiled at a similar time to the NX1000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF5 scores versus the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF5 versus the NX1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and NX1000 is 89 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.