Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The GF3 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the Galaxy NX which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF3 scores against the Galaxy NX with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 has exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 compared to the Galaxy NX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and Galaxy NX is 90 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.