Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX200

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was announced 2 years later than the NX200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF7 scores against the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF7 provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 versus the NX200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and NX200.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF7 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher GF7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.