Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GX85 versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The GX85 was unveiled 23 months later than the NX3000 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX85 scores vs the NX3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX85 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has specifications of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the GX85 and the NX3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and NX3000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX85 and NX3000.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX85 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger GX85 should have an edge in sensor tech.