Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Launched June 2020
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G100 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G100 (20MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

The G100 was announced 6 years after the NX3000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the G100 scores against the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung NX3000
G100 | NX3000 | |||
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Introduced | June 2020 | ![]() | May 2014 | Newer by 75 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+1379k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Panasonic G100
NX3000 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX3000
G100 | NX3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic G100 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the G100 compared to the NX3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and NX3000 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and NX3000.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G100 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more difficult. The fresher G100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Samsung NX3000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-06-24 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,840 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/500s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x1920 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $698 | $897 |