Panasonic GF6 vs Samsung NX500

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and NX500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was brought out 22 months prior to the NX500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GF6 matches up vs the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF6 and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the GF6 versus the NX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and NX500 is 87 and 87 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and NX500.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF6 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will give extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older GF6 is going to be behind in sensor technology.