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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
  • New Model is Panasonic GF7
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX1100
  • Updated by Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF6 versus Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was introduced 7 months prior to the NX2000 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GF6 scores vs the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Samsung NX2000

 GF6 NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GF6

 NX2000 GF6 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2013Newer by 7 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1040kSharper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX2000

 GF6 NX2000 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GF6 and the NX2000.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and NX2000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GF6 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF6
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
64
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF6
Street photography with Samsung NX2000
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (228g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
69
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than others (228 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
67
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
32
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
35
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (228g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Samsung NX2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Samsung NX2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-08 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323g (0.71 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 75
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 12.3
DXO Low light rating 622 908
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $326 $599