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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G7 versus Samsung NX1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was revealed 9 months later than the NX1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G7 matches up vs the NX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Samsung NX1

 G7 NX1 
IntroducedMay 2015September 2014More recent by 9 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Panasonic G7

 NX1 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Samsung NX1

 G7 NX1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 provides external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has specifications of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G7 versus Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the G7 vs the NX1.

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and NX1 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and NX1.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will show more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern G7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
71
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography info
Samsung NX1 Street photography info
71
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
74
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1 as a Sports photography camera
55
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography details
Samsung NX1 Travel photography details
71
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
74
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography factors
67
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1 Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
34
touch screen
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
lighter than competition in class (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Samsung NX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Samsung NX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-05-19 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $800 $1,500