Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX210

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF3 versus Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NX210 (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the NX210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GF3 scores versus the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Samsung NX210. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF3 versus Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GF3 against the NX210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and NX210 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and NX210.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF3 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX210 will resolve extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.