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Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic GH2
Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Replaced the Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH1 and Samsung NX11, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty similar but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH1 was announced 17 months prior to the NX11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GH1 grades vs the NX11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Samsung NX11

 GH1 NX11 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic GH1

 NX11 GH1 
AnnouncedDecember 2010July 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Samsung NX11

 GH1 NX11 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH1 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH1 and Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GH1 vs the NX11.

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and NX11 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and NX11.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX11 will deliver more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography features
Samsung NX11 Street photography features
72
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography information
Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
32
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
Travel photography with Samsung NX11
58
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (320 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
63
better than average battery (400 per charge)
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
Samsung NX11 Vlogging features
72
selfie friendly display
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
24
features face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Samsung NX11
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Samsung NX11
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Samsung NX11
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-10 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 18.89 x 14.48mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 1.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385g (0.85 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 63
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 10.8
DXO Low light rating 772 553
Other
Battery life 320 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $949 $626