Samsung NX11 vs Panasonic G3

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Samsung NX11 vs Panasonic G3

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX11 Review.

4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G3 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the G3.

Succeeded by the Panasonic G5
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Differences

Samsung NX11 advantages over Panasonic G3

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
614k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Panasonic G3 advantages over Samsung NX11

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G3 test data on DxO Mark NX11 test data on DxO Mark

667 vs 553 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More viewfinder magnification
0.70x vs 0.57x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$649
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Panasonic G3

Fujifilm X-Pro1

$700
4/3

Lens selection
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Compared to Olympus E-M5

Samsung NX11

Olympus E-M5

$649
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$900
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Olympus E-M5

Panasonic G3

Olympus E-M5

$700
4/3

Internal flash
More viewfinder magnification

$900
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Olympus E-M5

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Samsung NX11

Sony NEX-6

$649
APS-C

Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-6

Panasonic G3

Sony NEX-6

$700
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Panasonic GX7

Samsung NX11

Panasonic GX7

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$648
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Panasonic GX7

Panasonic G3

Panasonic GX7

$700
4/3

Less expensive

$648
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX7

Compared to Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-A1

$649
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

Compare Samsung NX11 vs Fujifilm X-A1

Panasonic G3

Fujifilm X-A1

$700
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

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