Panasonic GM1 vs Samsung NX210

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very comparable but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The GM1 was announced 17 months after the NX210 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GM1 matches up versus the NX210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 and Samsung NX210. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor 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") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GM1 and Samsung NX210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GM1 compared to the NX210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM1 and NX210 is 93 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and NX210.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GM1 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX210 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern GM1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.