Panasonic GF5 vs Samsung NX11

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GF5 versus Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is relatively similar but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF5 was introduced 16 months after the NX11 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF5 matches up against the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GF5 versus the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and NX11 is 89 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and NX11.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF5 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX11 will offer more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger GF5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.