Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX300

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was released 15 months later than the NX300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the GF7 matches up against the NX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 features exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GF7 vs the NX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and NX300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX300 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer GF7 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.