Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF2 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NX3000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the GF2 matches up versus the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 has external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF2 vs the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and NX3000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and NX3000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GF2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.