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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF7
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF8 was launched 3 years after the NX210 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GF8 scores vs the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Samsung NX210

 GF8 NX210 
IntroducedFebruary 2016August 2012Newer by 43 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic GF8

 NX210 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Samsung NX210

 GF8 NX210 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys external 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 NX210 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF8 and the NX210.

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and NX210.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX210 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger GF8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography advice
Samsung NX210 Street photography advice
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (222 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (5.8 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX210 Travel photography advice
66
features touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
33
has touchscreen
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
34
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-02-15 2012-08-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/500s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 230 shots 330 shots
Battery style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $549 $625