Panasonic GH3 vs Samsung NX20

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH3 and Samsung NX20, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The GH3 was introduced 5 months after the NX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GH3 grades versus the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 & Samsung NX20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH3 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH3 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GH3 versus the NX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and NX20 is 66 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH3 and NX20.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH3 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX20 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.