Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX11
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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
- Renewed by Panasonic G7
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Released December 2010
- Succeeded the Samsung NX10
- Later Model is Samsung NX20
Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX11 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic G6 versus Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe G6 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX11 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G6 matches up against the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX11 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Samsung NX11
G6 | NX11 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | December 2010 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 614k | Sharper display (+422k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic G6
NX11 | G6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Samsung NX11
G6 | NX11 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic G6 versus Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G6 against the NX11.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and NX11 is 74 and 80 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and NX11.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic G6 will render extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer G6 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Samsung NX11 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Samsung NX11 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-04-24 | 2010-12-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 499 grams (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 400 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $750 | $626 |