Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX3000

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic GM5 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The GM5 was unveiled 4 months later than the NX3000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GM5 scores versus the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GM5 comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GM5 versus the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM5 and NX3000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM5 and NX3000.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GM5 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX3000 will render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.