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Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(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
Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GH4 Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014June 2013More recent by 8 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k922kSharper display (+114k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic GH4

 Galaxy NX GH4 
Display size4.8"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).

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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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH4
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography highlights
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good battery power (440 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competitors in class (560g)
weather proofing
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
68
good battery power (440 shots)
has focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (495 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH4
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
71
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lighter than competitors in class (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
34
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (495g)
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Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Samsung 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