Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was introduced 3 years later than the NX1100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the GX850 matches up against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Samsung NX1100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 has exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX1100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX850 and the NX1100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and NX1100 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and NX1100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX850 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1100 will give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern GX850 will have an advantage in sensor tech.