Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2012
- Replacement is Panasonic GX7
(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
- Introduced May 2014
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX1 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the NX3000 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the GX1 scores versus the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Samsung NX3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Samsung NX3000
GX1 | NX3000 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Panasonic GX1
NX3000 | GX1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 27 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung NX3000
GX1 | NX3000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX1 features outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 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).
Analyze the Panasonic GX1 versus Samsung NX3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GX1 vs the NX3000.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and NX3000 is 87 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and NX3000.
All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX1 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX3000 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Samsung NX3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Samsung NX3000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-02-14 | 2014-05-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 318 gr (0.70 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 703 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 370 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | B740 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $228 | $897 |