Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX mini

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic GF8 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") come with different sensor size.

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The GF8 was unveiled 24 months later than the NX mini making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF8 matches up vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 offers outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF8 versus Samsung NX mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GF8 and the NX mini.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and NX mini.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF8 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GF8 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.