Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX1100

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GX85 versus Samsung NX1100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very close but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX85 was brought out 3 years later than the NX1100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX85 matches up against the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX1100 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX85 versus Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX85 compared to the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and NX1100 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and NX1100.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX85 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GX85 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.