Panasonic GX8 vs Samsung NX30

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very well matched but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was manufactured 19 months later than the NX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GX8 matches up versus the NX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 has got external measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX8 compared to the NX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and NX30 is 74 and 75 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and NX30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GX8 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more modern GX8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.