Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX2000

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GF3 versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was announced 3 years prior to the NX2000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF3 scores against the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF3 versus Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the GF3 vs the NX2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF3 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF3 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.