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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Updated by Panasonic GF7
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX300
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF6 was revealed 8 months later than the NX210 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF6 matches up versus the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Samsung NX210

 GF6 NX210 
RevealedApril 2013August 2012More recent by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kClearer screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic GF6

 NX210 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX210

 GF6 NX210 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the GF6 against the NX210.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and NX210 is 87 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF6 and NX210.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF6 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX210 will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent GF6 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography advice
64
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Sports photography highlights
51
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Travel photography information
Samsung NX210 Travel photography information
69
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography advice
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
32
touch screen
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone support
34
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (222g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Samsung NX210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-04-08 2012-08-14
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 dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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
Supported 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 71
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 12.5
DXO Low light rating 622 719
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $326 $625