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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 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
  • Launched May 2015
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G6
Samsung NX11
(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 December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Replacement is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic G7 versus Samsung NX11, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is fairly similar but the G7 (Four Thirds) and NX11 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The G7 was introduced 4 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the G7 grades vs the NX11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Samsung NX11

 G7 NX11 
AnnouncedMay 2015December 2010More recent by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Panasonic G7

 NX11 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Samsung NX11

 G7 NX11 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 offers physical 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) while the Samsung NX11 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G7 versus Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 versus the NX11.

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and NX11 is 71 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and NX11.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G7 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G7 will deliver extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent G7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography advice
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G7
Street photography with Samsung NX11
72
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
55
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 per charge)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
71
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
63
great battery (400 CIPA)
good MP (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G7
Vlogging with Samsung NX11
72
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
no image stabilization
24
supports face detection focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Panasonic G7 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Samsung NX11
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Samsung NX11
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Samsung NX11
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-05-19 2010-12-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 350 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $800 $626