Detailed comparison and review of Samsung NX1000 and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | X VARIO 12-35mm lens |
Height | 6.3 cm | 9.34 cm |
Width | 11.4 cm | 13.29 cm |
Depth | 3.8 cm | 8.2 cm |
Weight | 222 g | 470 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Pink | Black |
Protection | - | Splashproof, dust-resistant |
Digital Zoom | - | 4x |
Optical Zoom | - | 3x |
SENSOR | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 16.05 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 21,600,000 pixels | 17,200,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 16,050,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | - | Optical (POWER O.I.S.) |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Image Processor | - | Venus Engine |
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LENS | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 12 - 35 mm - f/2.8 Micro Four Thirds |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 24 - 70mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 25 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 84 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
Lens Construction | - | 9 groups / 14 elements |
Filter Size | - | 58 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Samsung NX | Micro Four Thirds |
Features | - | Splashproof, aspherical lens, dustproof, Ultra High Refractive (UHR) index lens, Nano Surface coating, Ultra ED (UED) glass |
FOCUSING | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 35 | 23 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Face Recognition |
VIEWFINDER | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Viewfinder Type | - | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
Viewfinder Resolution | - | 1,744,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 1.34x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -4 to +4 |
Field of View Crop Factor | - | 1.5 |
Features | - | Auto eye sensor |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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ISO (Max) | 12800 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800 | ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 221 | 144 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, lens-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Landscape, portrait mode, night mode, text, close-up, backlight, beach/snow, Children, fireworks, 3D image, panorama assist, sports mode, sunset, beauty, dawn | - |
Special Effects | Cool, Negative, Vivid, Custom Effect, Frames, fisheye, soft focus, Sketch, landscape, portrait, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, DeFog, Halftone Dots, Old Film | Sepia, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (warm white), fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (natural white) | Cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/160 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
Retouch | Face retouch | - |
DISPLAY | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" OLED display |
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Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 614,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Rotating |
Display Features | Colour control, contrast control | Display brightness control, display colour control |
FLASH | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Camera Flash | Detachable flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 8 | 12 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
External Flash Name | Samsung SEF-8A | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Digital Video Format | H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Wind noise reduction |
MEMORY | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Image Storage | RAW 5472 x 3648 JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 5472 x 3080 JPEG 3712 x 2088 JPEG 2944 x 1656 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2640 x 2640 JPEG 2000 x 2000 JPEG 1024 x 1024 |
JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 2448 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 3264 x 1840 JPEG 2336 x 1752 JPEG 2336 x 1560 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3456 x 3456 JPEG 2448 x 2448 JPEG 1744 x 1744 JPEG 1712 x 1712 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 810 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 72Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 72Mbps MOV - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 72Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 50Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 50Mbps MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 50Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Battery Type | Samsung BP1030 Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Samsung BP1030 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1030 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) |
Run Time (Up To) | 2.8 hour(s) | - |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 320 shots Video recording - 1.8 hours |
Photo shooting - 540 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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Connectivity Features | Remote live view | - |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Remote control Microphone |
USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Microphone Headphones Remote control |
FEATURES | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2 - 30 sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 30 frames per second (5MP), 10 frames per second (5MP), 15 frames per second (5MP) | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 6 frames per second |
Additional Features | RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, saturation control, GPS ready, brightness control, distortion control, Smart AUTO, Live Panorama function | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, 3D Noise Reduction Technology, face detection, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Multi-Frame Noise Reduction, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), high-speed recording, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF, fast motion recording |
OTHERS | Samsung NX1000 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GH3A + X VARIO 12-35mm |
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Included Accessories | - | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Reader, Samsung Intelli Studio 3.0, Samsung Raw Converter 4 | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 Premium Edition |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |