Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The G6 was announced 13 months before the NX3000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G6 grades against the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX3000 has sizing of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G6 vs the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and NX3000 is 74 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and NX3000.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G6 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older G6 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.