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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF7
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF6 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was unveiled 2 months prior to the Galaxy NX which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GF6 matches up versus the Galaxy NX in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GF6 Galaxy NX 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic GF6

 Galaxy NX GF6 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GF6 Galaxy NX 
IntroducedApril 2013June 2013Same age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF6 versus Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GF6 and the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and Galaxy NX is 87 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
64
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF6
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
no image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
69
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
better than average battery life (440 shots)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging details
32
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing mic support
34
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Samsung Galaxy NX
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-08 2013-06-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323 gr (0.71 lb) 495 gr (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 440 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $326 $1,300