Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000
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Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic GF2
- New Model is Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Released April 2012
- Later Model is Samsung NX1100

Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

The GF3 was unveiled 8 months before the NX1000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF3 matches up against the NX1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Samsung NX1000
GF3 | NX1000 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic GF3
NX1000 | GF3 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Samsung NX1000
GF3 | NX1000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 has got exterior dimensions 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 NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 vs the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and NX1000.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF3 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will result in more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Samsung NX1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Samsung NX1000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-08-11 | 2012-04-19 |
Body design | 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 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 264 grams (0.58 pounds) | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 459 | 840 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $360 | $388 |