Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX200

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very similar but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GM1 was unveiled 22 months after the NX200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GM1 scores versus the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Samsung NX200. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GM1 and the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and NX200 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GM1 and NX200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung NX200 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent GM1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.