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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX11
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was introduced 6 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX850 grades vs the NX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Samsung NX10

 GX850 NX10 
RevealedJanuary 2017April 2010More recent by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Panasonic GX850

 NX10 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX10

 GX850 NX10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 has got exterior 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) while the Samsung NX10 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX850 compared to the NX10.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and NX10 is 90 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and NX10.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX850 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GX850 will produce more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GX850 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
66
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography features
Samsung NX10 Street photography features
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
Sports photography with Samsung NX10
52
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Travel photography features
Samsung NX10 Travel photography features
79
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (210 per charge)
63
great battery (400 per charge)
decent megapixels (15MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 per charge)
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
24
includes face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Samsung NX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Samsung NX10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-04 2010-04-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 10.8
DXO Low light score 586 572
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $548 $626