Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was manufactured 3 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX850 matches up vs the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX850 versus the Galaxy NX.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and Galaxy NX.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX850 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer GX850 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.