Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M
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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
- Launched January 2013
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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GF8 and Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.
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The GF8 was unveiled 3 years later than the NX300M and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF8 scores vs the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Samsung NX300M
GF8 | NX300M | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 38 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 768k | Clearer screen (+272k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Panasonic GF8
NX300M | GF8 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Samsung NX300M
GF8 | NX300M | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 has got outer 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 NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF8 and Samsung NX300M in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GF8 compared to the NX300M.
![Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Samsung-NX300M-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.
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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and NX300M.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF8 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern GF8 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Samsung-NX300M-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF8-vs-Samsung-NX300M-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Samsung NX300M | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Samsung NX300M |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-15 | 2013-01-03 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | DRIMe IV |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 247 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 768 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 lbs) | 331 gr (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $549 | $699 |