Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is very well matched but the G3 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The G3 was launched 14 months after the NX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G3 scores vs the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 & Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G3 has 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 NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 versus the NX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G3 and NX5 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 and NX5.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G3 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern G3 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.