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Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G85
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic G95 versus Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the G95 (20.3MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the G95 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G95 was unveiled 5 years after the NX30 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G95 matches up versus the NX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Samsung NX30

 G95 NX30 
AnnouncedApril 2019January 2014Newer by 64 months
Screen resolution1240k1036kCrisper screen (+204k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Panasonic G95

 NX30 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Samsung NX30

 G95 NX30 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G95 versus Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the G95 and the NX30.

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and NX30 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and NX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G95 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will produce more detail having an extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer G95 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography information
Samsung NX30 Street photography information
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX30 Sports photography advice
68
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography details
Samsung NX30 Travel photography details
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
74
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography advice
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
no image stabilization
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Panasonic G95 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Samsung NX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Samsung NX30
Also called Lumix DMC-G90 -
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-04-05 2014-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 247
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536 gr (1.18 lbs) 375 gr (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 290 shots 360 shots
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $998 $699