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Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
83
Imaging
52
Features
62
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic G2
  • Replacement is Panasonic G5
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 G3 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic G3

 Galaxy NX G3 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2011More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G3 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 G3 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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

Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G3 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
71
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G3
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
75
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G3 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography information
47
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (440 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G3
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
70
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (270 CIPA)
68
good battery (440 per charge)
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G3 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
62
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (440 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G3 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (495g)
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Panasonic G3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G3 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-11 2013-06-20
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 336 gr (0.74 lb) 495 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 667 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 440 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $500 $1,300