Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX100

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G6 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is very well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G6 matches up versus the NX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the G6 and the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and NX100 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and NX100.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G6 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.