Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX30

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic G6 versus Samsung NX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was brought out 8 months before the NX30 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G6 scores versus the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 enjoys 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 NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G6 versus Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the G6 vs the NX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and NX30 is 74 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G6 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX30 will provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged G6 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.