Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX500

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GF8 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was introduced 13 months after the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GF8 grades versus the NX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Samsung NX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GF8 compared to the NX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and NX500.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer GF8 provides an edge in sensor innovation.