Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2012
- Successor is Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is pretty close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GX1 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX1 grades against the Galaxy NX with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| GX1 | Galaxy NX |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic GX1
| Galaxy NX | GX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
| Screen sizing | 4.8" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
| GX1 | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GX1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications 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 GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GX1 and the Galaxy NX.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and Galaxy NX is 87 and 82 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and Galaxy NX.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged GX1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Samsung Galaxy NX | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Samsung Galaxy NX |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-02-14 | 2013-06-20 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | DRIMe IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 | 12800 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 4.8 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | HD TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.60 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 318 grams (0.70 pounds) | 495 grams (1.09 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 703 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photos | 440 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $228 | $1,300 |