Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic G3 and Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is relatively comparable but the G3 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was announced 16 months after the NX10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the G3 scores versus the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Panasonic G3 and Samsung NX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 versus the NX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and NX10 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 and NX10.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G3 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic G3 will show extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher G3 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.