Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 vs. Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS

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In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 and Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.

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Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 vs. Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Product Type Digital camera - mirrorless system Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens
Height 8.46 cm 6.59 cm
Width 12.245 cm 11.74 cm
Depth 7.14 cm 3.9 cm
Weight 340 g 230 g
Enclosure Colour Black Black
Digital Zoom 4x -
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Sensor Resolution 16.05 Megapixel 20.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS CMOS
Total Pixels 18,310,000 pixels 21,600,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,050,000 pixels 20,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 30 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes -
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) -
Image Stabiliser - Optical
Sensors Digital level metre -
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Image Processor Venus Engine -
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Type - Zoom lens 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 24.6 - 77mm
Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance - 24 cm
Max View Angle - 82.6 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment - Motorised drive
Lens Construction - 8 groups / 9 elements
Filter Size - 43 mm
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Features - ED glass, aspherical lens, i-Function, power-drive zoom switch, Ultra-Precise Stepping Motor (UPSM)
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast and phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 23 35
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function -
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection Face Detection AF/AE, Face Recognition Face-priority AF function, Wink Self-timer
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Viewfinder Type Electronic - OLED -
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour -
Viewfinder Resolution 1,440,000 pixels -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.70x -
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +4 -
Field of View Crop Factor 2 -
Features Auto eye sensor -
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
ISO (Max) 25600 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO 100, ISO 800, 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 1728 221
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, food, fireworks, panorama assist, sunset, kids, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face
Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Dynamic B&W, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Sunshine, Toy Pop, Fantasy Cool, Vivid, Custom Effect, fisheye, soft focus, Sketch, landscape, portrait, miniature, Calm, Cartoon, Classic, Forest, Retro, cross filter, Vignetting, Oil Paint, Ink Painting, Zooming Shot
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (warm white), fluorescent light (daylight white), fluorescent light (natural white)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 120 sec 30 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps 3 steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes Yes
X-sync Speed 1/160 sec -
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
Retouch Clear Retouch function -
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes -
Display Format 1,036,000 pixels 320 x 480
Display Form Factor Rotating Folding
Display Features Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AF Colour control, contrast control
FLASH Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Detachable flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 8.3 8
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Yes Yes
Features AF illuminator AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
External Flash Name - Samsung SEF-8A
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264 H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Surround Sound Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control -
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Memory Card Slot SD card microSD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card microSD Card, microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card, microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card, microSDXC UHS-I Card
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage JPEG 4608 x 3456
JPEG 3264 x 2448
JPEG 2336 x 1752
MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
JPEG 4608 x 3072
JPEG 3264 x 2176
JPEG 2336 x 1560
MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
JPEG 4608 x 2592
JPEG 3264 x 1840
JPEG 1920 x 1080
MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
JPEG 3456 x 3456
JPEG 2448 x 2448
JPEG 1744 x 1744
MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode
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
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
H.264 - 320 x 240 - 25 fps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Samsung B740A Lithium Ion
Details 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included) Samsung B740A Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2330 mAh (included)
Run Time (Up To) - 3.08 hour(s)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 330 shots (with 14-42mm lens)
Photo shooting - 340 shots (with 14-140mm lens)
Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 45-150mm lens)
Photo shooting - 370 shots
CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication)
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Remote Viewfinder Pro
Print Standard Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output
Microphone
Remote control
USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output
FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 2 - 30 sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 40 frames per second 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP), 15 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP), 30 frames per second for 30 frames (5MP)
Additional Features Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, Intelligent Scene Selector, in-camera film editing, takes photos while film recording, DLNA support, Motion Detection Technology, Subject Detection technology, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, GPS via mobile, Creative Panorama function, Wi-Fi Direct Audio recording, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, saturation control, brightness control, in-camera film editing, USB charging, Dynamic Range Adjustment, Multi Motion Capture, HDR image enhancement technology, Smart AUTO, Lens Distortion Compensation (LDC), Live Panorama function, Lens Distortion Correction, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi), i-Function control, Baby Monitor mode
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G6 Samsung SMART Camera NX3000 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS
Included Accessories Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable Dust cap, body cap, lens cap
Software Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition Samsung Raw Converter, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5, iLauncher
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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