Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
66 Imaging
53 Features
88 Overall
67
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Launched February 2014
- Succeeded the Panasonic GH3
- Updated by Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Announced June 2013
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly close but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe GH4 was brought out 8 months later than the Galaxy NX so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GH4 matches up against the Galaxy NX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
GH4 | Galaxy NX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | February 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 8 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 922k | Sharper display (+114k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic GH4
Galaxy NX | GH4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Samsung Galaxy NX
GH4 | Galaxy NX | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH4 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GH4 and the Galaxy NX.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and Galaxy NX is 66 and 82 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and Galaxy NX.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung Galaxy NX will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GH4 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2013-06-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IX | DRIMe IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | OLED | HD TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lbs) | 495 grams (1.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 791 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 440 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,500 | $1,300 |