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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF7 was launched 15 months later than the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GF7 grades vs the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Samsung NX2000

 GF7 NX2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GF7

 NX2000 GF7 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1040kSharper screen (+112k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX2000

 GF7 NX2000 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF7 has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX2000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GF7 compared to the NX2000.

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GF7 and NX2000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX2000 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer GF7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
65
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography details
Samsung NX2000 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
52
great max shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
61
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
70
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery power (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than others in class (228g)
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 CIPA)
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
33
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic GF7 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Samsung NX2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Samsung NX2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-01 2013-11-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lb) 228 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 230 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $308 $599