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Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very similar but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was introduced 2 years later than the NX210 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX8 grades vs the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Samsung NX210

 GX8 NX210 
IntroducedJuly 2015August 2012More recent by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic GX8

 NX210 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX210

 GX8 NX210 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GX8 has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX8 versus the NX210.

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and NX210 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and NX210.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor measurements. The GX8 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer GX8 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography highlights
75
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
Samsung NX210 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Sports photography camera
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather sealing
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (330 shots)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography features
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low battery power (330 shots)
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
Vlogging with Samsung NX210
81
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
34
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (222 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Samsung NX210
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-07-16 2012-08-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 grams (1.07 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 12.5
DXO Low light score 806 719
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 330 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $898 $625