Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX500

The following is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic G3 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the G3 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the G3 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G3 was manufactured 4 years before the NX500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the G3 grades vs the NX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 features external measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Panasonic G3 and Samsung NX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G3 compared to the NX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and NX500 is 83 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and NX500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will offer extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.