Clicky

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GF8 versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The GF8 was brought out 4 years after the NX200 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GF8 grades versus the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Samsung NX200

 GF8 NX200 
IntroducedFebruary 2016February 2012Newer by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic GF8

 NX200 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Samsung NX200

 GF8 NX200 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 has outer 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) while the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF8 versus Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GF8 versus the NX200.

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and NX200 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and NX200.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX200 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent GF8 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography info
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (223g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography details
Samsung NX200 Sports photography details
49
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
slow frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography details
Samsung NX200 Travel photography details
66
features touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (230 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (223g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
33
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
34
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Samsung NX200
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-02-15 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 15
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.8fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 gr (0.59 lb) 223 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $549 $818