Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX mini

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The GX850 was unveiled 2 years after the NX mini which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX850 matches up vs the NX mini with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 has outer 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) whilst the Samsung NX mini has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the GX850 compared to the NX mini.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and NX mini.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX850 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will deliver more detail having an extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher GX850 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.