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Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic G85 and Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was revealed 2 years after the NX30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G85 grades vs the NX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Samsung NX30

 G85 NX30 
RevealedSeptember 2016January 2014Newer by 33 months
Display resolution1040k1036kClearer display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Panasonic G85

 NX30 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Samsung NX30

 G85 NX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic G85 has outside measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the G85 versus the NX30.

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and NX30 is 69 and 75 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and NX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G85 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX30 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer G85 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Samsung NX30
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography info
Samsung NX30 Street photography info
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
75
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
65
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
74
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery life (330 shots)
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX30 as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
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Panasonic G85 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Samsung NX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Samsung NX30
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-09-19 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 pounds) 375g (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 77
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light rating 656 1014
Other
Battery life 330 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $900 $699