Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 vs Samsung NX mini

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      BrandPanasonicSamsung
      ModelLumix DMC-GF8NX mini
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      MSRP$449 / €399 (with 9mm lens), $549 / €499 (with 9-27mm lens, external flash)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds1-inch
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm13.2 x 8.8 mm
      Total Pixels17 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel20.5 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 34485472 x 3648
      Other Resolutions4:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 3:2 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3224, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712)5472 x 3080, 3648 x 3648, 3888 x 2592, 3712 x 2088, 2640 x 2640, 2976 x 1984, 2944 x 1656, 2000 x 2000, 1728 x 1152, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardSuper fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 shots in blue/amber and magenta/green axes
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
      Number of Focus Points2321
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsSamsung NX-M
      Crop Factor2x2.7x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/500 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.8 fps6.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      flash off      		Smart Flash
      auto
      auto + redeye reduction
      fill-in
      fill-in + redeye reduction
      1st curtain
      2nd curtain
      Flash Range5.60 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 EV
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone wired
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Dimensions107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3")110 x 62 x 23 mm (4.33 x 2.44 x 0.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)266 g (0.59 lb / 9.38 oz)196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.693 x 5.276 x 2.677"
      Package Weight1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Battery PackB740
      Battery Life230 shots650 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Samsung NX mini
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec 2-30 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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