Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX100

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF6 matches up vs the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF6 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GF6 and the NX100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF6 and NX100 is 87 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and NX100.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF6 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher GF6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.