Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung NX300M, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was released 14 months before the NX300M making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 3D1 grades against the NX300M in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 3D1 versus the NX300M.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and NX300M is 93 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and NX300M.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX300M will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 3D1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.