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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Replacement is Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and NX1100 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GF6 was brought out within a month of the NX1100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GF6 scores versus the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Samsung NX1100

 GF6 NX1100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Panasonic GF6

 NX1100 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX1100

 GF6 NX1100 
RevealedApril 2013April 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the GF6 against the NX1100.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and NX1100 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and NX1100.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX1100 will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography info
65
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF6
Street photography with Samsung NX1100
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
73
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (222g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography highlights
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
69
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography advice
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
Vlogging with Samsung NX1100
32
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
34
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX1100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Samsung NX1100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Samsung NX1100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-08 2013-04-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323 grams (0.71 lb) 222 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 73
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 12.5
DXO Low light rating 622 852
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $326 $600