Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX210

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively similar but the G3 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was unveiled 13 months prior to the NX210 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the G3 grades versus the NX210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Samsung NX210. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G3 enjoys external measurements 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 NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 compared to the NX210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G3 and NX210 is 83 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and NX210.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX210 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.