Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G3 and Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively close but the G3 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The G3 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G3 matches up versus the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 comes with physical dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G3 and Samsung Galaxy NX in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G3 versus the Galaxy NX.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and Galaxy NX is 83 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and Galaxy NX.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.