Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200
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Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs
(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
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- 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- Superseded the Samsung NX100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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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2015 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 42 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 614k | Sharper 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 sizing | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and NX200 is 74 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | Samsung 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 |