Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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.

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.

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.

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.