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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF7
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Replacement is Samsung NX1100
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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was announced 3 years after the NX1000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF8 grades vs the NX1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Samsung NX1000

 GF8 NX1000 
RevealedFebruary 2016April 2012More modern by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic GF8

 NX1000 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Samsung NX1000

 GF8 NX1000 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 provides external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GF8 compared to the NX1000.

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and NX1000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF8 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent GF8 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography advice
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography info
Samsung NX1000 Street photography info
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography highlights
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography advice
66
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF8
Vlogging with Samsung NX1000
33
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
34
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Samsung NX1000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Samsung NX1000
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX1000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-15 2012-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 266 grams (0.59 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 320 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $549 $388