Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX11

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was released 2 years after the NX11 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GF6 scores versus the NX11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 and Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 comes with external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX11 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF6 vs the NX11.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and NX11 is 87 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and NX11.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GF6 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher GF6 will have a benefit in sensor technology.