Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic GF7 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was launched 20 months later than the Galaxy NX making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF7 grades vs the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF7 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GF7 vs the Galaxy NX.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and Galaxy NX.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer GF7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.