Panasonic GF1 vs Samsung NX3000

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF1 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the NX3000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GF1 matches up versus the NX3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF1 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF1 versus the NX3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and NX3000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and NX3000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older GF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.