Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300M

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly similar but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was brought out 4 years after the NX300M which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX850 scores against the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 offers outer measurements 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 NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX850 compared to the NX300M.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and NX300M.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX850 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX300M will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger GX850 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.