Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX300M

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF3 versus Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF3 was announced 17 months prior to the NX300M making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the GF3 scores vs the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 and Samsung NX300M. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery and Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF3 versus Samsung NX300M in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GF3 and the NX300M.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and NX300M is 90 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and NX300M.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF3 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged GF3 will be behind in sensor technology.