Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX2000

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Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX2000

4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G6 Review.

APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Samsung NX2000 Review.

Succeeded by the Panasonic G7
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Differences

Panasonic G6 advantages over Samsung NX2000

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

Samsung NX2000 advantages over Panasonic G6

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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.
NX2000 test data on DxO Mark G6 test data on DxO Mark

908 vs 639 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
35 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
8.0 fps vs 6.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
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

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic G6.
Read our Panasonic G6 Initial Test

We haven’t finished our review of the Samsung NX2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Samsung NX2000 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX210

Panasonic G6

Samsung NX210

$399
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX210

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX210

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$400
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Wider angle kit lens

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX210

Compared to Panasonic G5

Panasonic G6

Panasonic G5

$399
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$550
4/3

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic G5

Samsung NX2000

Panasonic G5

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Panasonic G5

Compared to Olympus E-M1

Panasonic G6

Olympus E-M1

$399
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$1099
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Olympus E-M1

Samsung NX2000

Olympus E-M1

$680
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1099
4/3

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Olympus E-M1

Compared to Samsung NX3300

Panasonic G6

Samsung NX3300

$399
4/3

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Thinner

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Samsung NX3300

Samsung NX2000

Samsung NX3300

$680
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$550
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Samsung NX2000 vs Samsung NX3300

Compared to Panasonic G7

Panasonic G6

Panasonic G7

$399
4/3

Less expensive
NFC

$665
4/3

Shoot 4K video
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic G7

Samsung NX2000

Panasonic G7

$680
APS-C

Larger sensor
Thinner

$665
4/3

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

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