Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX200

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G3 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The G3 was announced 7 months earlier than the NX200 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the G3 scores against the NX200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Samsung NX200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 provides physical dimensions of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G3 vs the NX200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and NX200 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and NX200.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G3 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX200 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.