Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX10

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GM1 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively similar but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GM1 was brought out 3 years later than the NX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the GM1 matches up versus the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Samsung NX10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GM1 versus Samsung NX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the GM1 vs the NX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and NX10 is 93 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and NX10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GM1 will deliver more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GM1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.