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Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
81
Imaging
48
Features
57
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Replaced the Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic GH1 versus Samsung NX3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The GH1 was released 5 years before the NX3000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GH1 scores versus the NX3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Samsung NX3000

 GH1 NX3000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Panasonic GH1

 NX3000 GH1 
ReleasedMay 2014July 2009Newer by 59 months
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Samsung NX3000

 GH1 NX3000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH1 has external measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Samsung NX3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GH1 against the NX3000.

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and NX3000 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and NX3000.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography factors
58
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Street photography advice
72
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (230g)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH1
Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
32
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery power (320 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
low battery power (320 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
68
lighter than competitors in class (230g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly display
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
no image stabilization
34
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (230 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic GH1 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Samsung NX3000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Samsung NX3000
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-10 2014-05-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 18.89 x 14.48mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 1.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 385g (0.85 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 370 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $949 $897