Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX500
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Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Launched August 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic GF2
- Later Model is Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Launched February 2015
- Superseded the Samsung NX300
Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF3 versus Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the NX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the GF3 matches up vs the NX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Samsung NX500
GF3 | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Panasonic GF3
NX500 | GF3 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | August 2011 | More modern by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Samsung NX500
GF3 | NX500 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF3 enjoys 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) and the Samsung NX500 has measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF3 versus Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF3 and the NX500.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF3 and NX500 is 90 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and NX500.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX500 will resolve more detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GF3 vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Samsung NX500 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-08-11 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 28 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6480 x 4320 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 209 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 264 gr (0.58 lb) | 287 gr (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | 87 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.6 | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 13.9 |
DXO Low light rating | 459 | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $360 | $800 |