Panasonic G1 vs Samsung NX3000

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G1 and Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was released 6 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G1 scores vs the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Samsung NX3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G1 and Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 compared to the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 and NX3000 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and NX3000.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older G1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.