Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GH3
- Replacement is Panasonic GH5
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- 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
- Replaced the Samsung NX1100
- New Model is Samsung NX3000
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GH4 and Samsung NX2000, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe GH4 was manufactured 3 months later than the NX2000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GH4 grades vs the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Samsung NX2000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Samsung NX2000
GH4 | NX2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GH4
NX2000 | GH4 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+116k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Samsung NX2000
GH4 | NX2000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GH4 and Samsung NX2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH4 and the NX2000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and NX2000 is 66 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and NX2000.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH4 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Samsung NX2000 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Number of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.7" |
Display resolution | 1,036 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | OLED | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 560g (1.23 lbs) | 228g (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 791 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 340 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,500 | $599 |