Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Samsung NX300. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Samsung NX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Samsung NX300
GX850 | NX300 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | November 2013 | More recent by 38 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 768k | Crisper display (+272k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX300 over the Panasonic GX850
NX300 | GX850 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX300
GX850 | NX300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Samsung NX300 | |
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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 |