Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX30

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was launched 3 years prior to the NX30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF3 scores versus the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys exterior 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 NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GF3 compared to the NX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and NX30 is 90 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF3 and NX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF3 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX30 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.