Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX500

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic GX850 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The GX850 was revealed 24 months later than the NX500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GX850 matches up versus the NX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX850 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX850 features exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the GX850 compared to the NX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and NX500.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX850 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher GX850 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.