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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very well matched but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NX3000 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was released 2 years later than the NX3000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GX850 scores against the NX3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Samsung NX3000

 GX850 NX3000 
LaunchedJanuary 2017May 2014More recent by 32 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Panasonic GX850

 NX3000 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX3000

 GX850 NX3000 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX850 provides physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX850 compared to the NX3000.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and NX3000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and NX3000.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX850 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer GX850 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
66
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography factors
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
79
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (210 per charge)
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
good resolution (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (210 shots)
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging features
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing microphone support
34
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic GX850 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Samsung NX3000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Samsung NX3000
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Samsung NX3000
Alternate name Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-04 2014-05-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 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 range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 370 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $548 $897