Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX1000

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.