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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF8
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is fairly close but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NX1000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The GF7 was brought out 2 years after the NX1000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF7 matches up vs the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Samsung NX1000

 GF7 NX1000 
RevealedFebruary 2015April 2012Newer by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Panasonic GF7

 NX1000 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX1000

 GF7 NX1000 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung NX1000 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF7 and the NX1000.

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and NX1000 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF7 and NX1000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GF7 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
65
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography information
Samsung NX1000 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography factors
51
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography information
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography information
70
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (222g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography details
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging details
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
34
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX1000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Samsung NX1000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-02-01 2012-04-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.8 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 gr (0.59 pounds) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 320 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $308 $388