Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX1100

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX1100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was manufactured 7 months after the NX1100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX7 matches up against the NX1100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GX7 vs the NX1100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and NX1100 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and NX1100.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger GX7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.