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Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5
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
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1100
  • New Model is Samsung NX3000
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Samsung NX2000

 GH4 NX2000 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GH4

 NX2000 GH4 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k1036kClearer screen (+116k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Samsung NX2000

 GH4 NX2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2014November 2013Similar 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).

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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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and NX2000 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography features
Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others in class (560g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors (228g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH4
Sports photography with Samsung NX2000
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH4
Travel photography with Samsung NX2000
77
lighter than others in class (560g)
environment proof
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competitors (228g)
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography information
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging details
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging details
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lighter than others in class (560 grams)
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic GH4 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Samsung NX2000
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