Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The GH1 was brought out 5 years before the Galaxy NX and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GH1 matches up against the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 features outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GH1 and the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and Galaxy NX is 81 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH1 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.