Panasonic GF8 vs Samsung NX3000

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF8 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GF8 was introduced 21 months after the NX3000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the GF8 grades vs the NX3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Samsung NX3000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 features external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF8 versus Samsung NX3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GF8 vs the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and NX3000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF8 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent GF8 provides a benefit in sensor tech.