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Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Introduced February 2022
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Replacement is Samsung NX30
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Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GH6 and Samsung NX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GH6 (25MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the GH6 (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH6 was launched 9 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GH6 matches up vs the NX20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Samsung NX20

 GH6 NX20 
LaunchedFebruary 2022April 2012Fresher by 120 months
Display resolution1840k614kClearer display (+1226k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic GH6

 NX20 GH6 

Common features in the Panasonic GH6 and Samsung NX20

 GH6 NX20 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH6 offers outer dimensions of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH6 and Samsung NX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GH6 and the NX20.

Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH6 and NX20 is 56 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH6 and NX20.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH6 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH6 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern GH6 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography factors
79
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH6
Sports photography with Samsung NX20
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Travel photography info
Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (360 shots)
77
lighter than competition (341 grams)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography features
77
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (360 shots)
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (5760 x 2880 resolution)
comes with mic jack
78
display is selfie friendly
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than competition (341 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GH6 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH6 and Samsung NX20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6Samsung NX20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 Samsung NX20
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-02-22 2012-04-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5776 x 4336 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 118 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 5760x2880 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 823 grams (1.81 lbs) 341 grams (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 360 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLK22 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $2,198 $1,100