Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1000
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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic G5
- Successor is Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Replacement is Samsung NX1100

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G6 and Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The G6 was introduced 13 months later than the NX1000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G6 grades versus the NX1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Samsung NX1000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Samsung NX1000
G6 | NX1000 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | ![]() | April 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic G6
NX1000 | G6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Samsung NX1000
G6 | NX1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G6 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Panasonic G6 and Samsung NX1000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G6 against the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and NX1000 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and NX1000.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX1000 will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger G6 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Samsung NX1000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-04-24 | 2012-04-19 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 61 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 639 | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 320 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $750 | $388 |