Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX3000

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic S1H and Samsung NX3000, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the S1H (Full frame) and NX3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S1H was released 5 years after the NX3000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S1H grades against the NX3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H enjoys physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1H versus the NX3000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and NX3000 is 52 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and NX3000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1H because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S1H provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.