Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX500

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the NX500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GX7 matches up vs the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Samsung NX500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX7 vs the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and NX500 is 81 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and NX500.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will offer extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged GX7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.