Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The GF7 was launched 4 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GF7 matches up against the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Samsung NX10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 features external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GF7 vs the NX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and NX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF7 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will give more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer GF7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.