Panasonic GH3 vs Samsung NX11

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GH3 vs Samsung NX11, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GH3 was unveiled 21 months later than the NX11 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GH3 scores vs the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Samsung NX11. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Samsung NX11 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH3 vs Samsung NX11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the GH3 and the NX11.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and NX11 is 66 and 80 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH3 and NX11.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH3 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GH3 will resolve more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern GH3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.