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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
70
Overall
60
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Samsung NX300 front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX210
  • Replacement is Samsung NX500
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX300, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX850 was introduced 3 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GX850 grades versus the NX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Samsung NX300

 GX850 NX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017November 2013More recent by 38 months
Display resolution1040k768kCrisper display (+272k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Panasonic GX850

 NX300 GX850 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX300

 GX850 NX300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 features physical 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 NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the GX850 vs the NX300.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and NX300 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and NX300.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX850 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer GX850 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX850
Street photography with Samsung NX300
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX300 Sports photography factors
52
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
Travel photography with Samsung NX300
78
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (210 shots)
66
has focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX300 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (210 per charge)
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3.3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging info
Samsung NX300 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
33
touch screen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Samsung NX300
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Samsung NX300
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-04 2013-11-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 768 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/6000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 331 grams (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 76
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.7
DXO Low light score 586 942
Other
Battery life 210 images 330 images
Style 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 feature
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $548 $750