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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
87
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(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
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
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Samsung NX3000

 GX1 NX3000 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Panasonic GX1

 NX3000 GX1 
IntroducedMay 2014February 2012More recent by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung NX3000

 GX1 NX3000 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX1 and NX3000 is 87 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography info
Samsung NX3000 Street photography info
69
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others (230g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
46
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
56
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX1
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
65
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (230 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging information
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
34
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (230g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Samsung NX3000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Samsung NX3000
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