Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX100

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The GX850 was unveiled 6 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX850 grades versus the NX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Samsung NX100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX850 features external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GX850 against the NX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and NX100 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and NX100.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX850 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will give greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer GX850 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.