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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
63
Features
73
Overall
67

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
Samsung NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is very close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was introduced 4 months after the NX300M so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF6 grades versus the NX300M with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Samsung NX300M

 GF6 NX300M 
Display resolution1040k768kSharper display (+272k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Panasonic GF6

 NX300M GF6 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX300M

 GF6 NX300M 
RevealedApril 2013January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 provides 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 NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF6 versus the NX300M.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and NX300M is 87 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and NX300M.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300M will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography details
Samsung NX300M Street photography details
77
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX300M as a Sports photography camera
51
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
Travel photography with Samsung NX300M
69
comes with touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
67
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX300M Landscape photography factors
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3.3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging factors
Samsung NX300M Vlogging factors
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
33
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX300M
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Samsung NX300M
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Samsung NX300M
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-04-08 2013-01-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD DRIMe IV
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 247
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 768k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 323 gr (0.71 lb) 331 gr (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $326 $699