Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX3000

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was unveiled 13 months prior to the NX3000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the GF6 grades vs the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF6 and the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and NX3000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and NX3000.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF6 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older GF6 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.