Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
GF6 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic GF6
Galaxy NX | GF6 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung Galaxy NX
GF6 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Introduced | April 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
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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 |