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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(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
Samsung Galaxy NX
(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
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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.

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The 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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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 
RevealedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GX1 Galaxy NX 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and Galaxy NX is 87 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX1
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
47
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
65
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
great battery pack (440 CIPA)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (495g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging features
32
touch screen
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
34
touchscreen functionality
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (495g)
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Panasonic GX1 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Samsung 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