Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX mini

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was unveiled 3 years before the NX mini and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX1 scores versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GX1 compared to the NX mini.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and NX mini is 87 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and NX mini.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will produce greater detail having an extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older GX1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.