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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6
  • New Model is Panasonic GF8
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced March 2014
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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF7 was manufactured 11 months later than the NX mini so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GF7 matches up vs the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Samsung NX mini

 GF7 NX mini 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015March 2014More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Panasonic GF7

 NX mini GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX mini

 GF7 NX mini 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 has got outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GF7 against the NX mini.

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and NX mini is 90 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and NX mini.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF7 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail due to its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer GF7 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
70
manual focus
decent MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (196g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Sports photography camera
51
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
54
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography features
Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
70
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
75
better than average battery (650 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (196g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (20.5MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
68
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging details
Samsung NX mini Vlogging details
33
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
37
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (196g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX mini
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Samsung NX mini
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Samsung NX mini
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-01 2014-03-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 160
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX-M
Amount of lenses 107 2
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.8fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lbs) 196 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 650 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $308 $530