Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF1
- Later Model is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Previous Model is Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
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.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Samsung NX3000
GF2 | NX3000 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Panasonic GF2
NX3000 | GF2 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 39 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Samsung NX3000
GF2 | NX3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Samsung-NX3000-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and NX3000 is 88 and 89 respectively.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Samsung-NX3000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Samsung-NX3000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF2-vs-Samsung-NX3000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GF2 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Samsung NX3000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2011-02-24 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 35 |
Cross focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 grams (0.68 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 506 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 370 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $330 | $897 |