Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1100

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was revealed 23 months after the NX1100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF7 matches up versus the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Samsung NX1100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX1100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF7 and the NX1100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and NX1100.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent GF7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.