Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX1000

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.