Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX11

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Samsung NX11. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.