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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 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
  • Released April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic G5
  • Later Model is Panasonic G7
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX210
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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Panasonic G6 versus Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was introduced 15 months later than the NX200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G6 grades versus the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Samsung NX200

 G6 NX200 
RevealedApril 2013February 2012Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1036k614kClearer screen (+422k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Panasonic G6

 NX200 G6 

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Samsung NX200

 G6 NX200 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G6 against the NX200.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and NX200 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and NX200.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G6 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent G6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography advice
Samsung NX200 Street photography advice
73
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (223 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography info
Samsung NX200 Sports photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Travel photography camera
72
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
68
lighter than competition in class (223g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography factors
67
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX200 Vlogging advice
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
lack of image stabilization
34
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (223g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Samsung NX200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Samsung NX200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-04-24 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lbs) 223 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 69
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 639 618
Other
Battery life 340 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $750 $818