Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX mini

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic G3 and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") boast different sensor size.

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The G3 was introduced 3 years earlier than the NX mini which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the G3 grades versus the NX mini with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Samsung NX mini. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Samsung NX mini Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic G3 and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 against the NX mini.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and NX mini is 83 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and NX mini.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G3 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4.5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.