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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • New Model is Samsung NX11
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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic G7 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is fairly similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and NX10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was brought out 5 years after the NX10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G7 grades vs the NX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Samsung NX10

 G7 NX10 
AnnouncedMay 2015April 2010Newer by 63 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Panasonic G7

 NX10 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Samsung NX10

 G7 NX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G7 versus Samsung NX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G7 versus the NX10.

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G7 and NX10 is 71 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and NX10.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will offer more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent G7 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX10
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
73
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography advice
Samsung NX10 Street photography advice
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
Samsung NX10 Sports photography details
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 Travel photography details
Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
71
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (350 per charge)
63
great battery (400 per charge)
MP count good (15MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX10 as a Landscape photography camera
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX10 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
24
comes with face detect autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (499g)
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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Samsung NX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Samsung NX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Samsung NX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-05-19 2010-04-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 572
Other
Battery life 350 shots 400 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $800 $626