Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX3000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic GX8 has external dimensions of 133 x 78 x 63 mm (5.24 x 3.07 x 2.48″) and weighs 487 g (1.07 lb / 17.18 oz) (including batteries). Samsung NX3000 has external dimensions of 117 x 66 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.6 x 1.54″) and weighs 230 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic GX8 and the Samsung NX3000. Samsung NX3000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Panasonic GX8.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX3000.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX3000.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung NX3000 is significantly lighter (257g ) than the Panasonic GX8 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you also have to take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Samsung NX3000 has an APS-C sized sensor and Panasonic GX8 has a smaller Four Thirds sensor, Panasonic GX8's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Samsung NX3000 lenses.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the GX8 has a big advantage over the NX3000 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic GX8 and Samsung NX3000's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Samsung NX3000 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic GX8 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.