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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
70
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • New Model is Samsung NX1100
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GX850 versus Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was launched 4 years later than the NX1000 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX850 matches up against the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Samsung NX1000

 GX850 NX1000 
IntroducedJanuary 2017April 2012Fresher by 58 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic GX850

 NX1000 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX1000

 GX850 NX1000 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX850 has external measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GX850 and the NX1000.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and NX1000.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX850 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern GX850 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
65
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Street photography highlights
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
Sports photography with Samsung NX1000
52
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
55
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
78
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (210 shots)
68
lighter than competition (222g)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (210 shots)
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging info
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
34
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX1000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Samsung NX1000
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Samsung NX1000
Also called as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-04 2012-04-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 72
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.4
DXO Low light rating 586 840
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $548 $388