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Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Introduced July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX7
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX100
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX210
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Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX200, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is very comparable but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was revealed 3 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX8 matches up vs the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Samsung NX200

 GX8 NX200 
IntroducedJuly 2015February 2012More recent by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic GX8

 NX200 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX200

 GX8 NX200 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 has outside measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX8 vs the NX200.

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and NX200 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and NX200.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The GX8 has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The younger GX8 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography info
Samsung NX200 Street photography info
80
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (223 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX8
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography features
Samsung NX200 Travel photography features
73
environment proofing
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (330 shots)
68
lighter than average (223g)
decent MP (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography highlights
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
71
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
81
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
34
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (223 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Samsung NX200
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-07-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 grams (1.07 pounds) 223 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 69
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.6
DXO Low light score 806 618
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $898 $818