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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
74
Imaging
53
Features
79
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and NX1 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was brought out 16 months prior to the NX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G6 grades against the NX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Samsung NX1

 G6 NX1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Panasonic G6

 NX1 G6 
ReleasedSeptember 2014April 2013More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Samsung NX1

 G6 NX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1036k1036kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 has got external measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G6 against the NX1.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and NX1 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and NX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged G6 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography features
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Sports photography highlights
56
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1 Travel photography information
72
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Landscape photography camera
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3")
excellent megapixels (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
34
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Samsung NX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Samsung NX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-04-24 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 83
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.2
DXO Low light score 639 1363
Other
Battery life 340 shots 500 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $750 $1,500