• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
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  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic G1 advantages over Samsung NX3000

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Fast startup
    ~1.00 vs 2.0 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • More telephoto lens reach
    90 mm vs 75 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 12 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Samsung NX3000 advantages over Panasonic G1

  • Less expensive
    $529 vs $800 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 4/3
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Newer
    11 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.2 fps vs 3.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus E-P1

Panasonic G1
Olympus E-P1
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G1 vs Olympus E-P1

Samsung NX3000
Olympus E-P1
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Olympus E-P1

Compared to Olympus E-PL1

Panasonic G1
Olympus E-PL1
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $392
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G1 vs Olympus E-PL1

Samsung NX3000
Olympus E-PL1
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $392
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Olympus E-PL1

Compared to Olympus E-PL2

Panasonic G1
Olympus E-PL2
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G1 vs Olympus E-PL2

Samsung NX3000
Olympus E-PL2
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $600
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Olympus E-PL2

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Panasonic G1
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G1 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Samsung NX3000
Fujifilm X-M1
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $993
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Panasonic G1
Canon EOS M3
  • $800
  • 4/3
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G1 vs Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000
Canon EOS M3
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung NX3000 vs Canon EOS M3

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