Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX1100

Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic G3 versus Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very comparable but the G3 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The G3 was released 21 months earlier than the NX1100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G3 scores versus the NX1100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Samsung NX1100. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G3 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G3 vs the NX1100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and NX1100 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and NX1100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX1100 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G3 will be behind in sensor innovation.