Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini
Portability
81 Imaging
53 Features
75 Overall
61
81 Imaging
53 Features
75 Overall
61
Portability
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
58
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
58
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Launched November 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GX1
- Successor is Panasonic GX8
Samsung NX mini
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(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
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Following is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX mini, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
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Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GX7 grades against the NX mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Samsung NX mini
| GX7 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 461k | Clearer display (+579k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Panasonic GX7
| NX mini | GX7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX mini
| GX7 | NX mini | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | March 2014 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 offers outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX7 versus the NX mini.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and NX mini is 81 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and NX mini.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will produce greater detail because of its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively.
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Panasonic GX7 Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GX7 Sports photography information
Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery pack (650 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic GX7 Travel photography features
Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
good battery pack (650 shots)
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (650 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Panasonic GX7 Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lighter than others in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Samsung NX mini | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Samsung NX mini |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-11-07 | 2014-03-19 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20.5 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 21 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX-M |
| Total lenses | 107 | 2 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 461k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | LCD | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,765k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/16000s |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/320s | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 402g (0.89 lbs) | 196g (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 718 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 650 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | B740 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) | Yes (2-30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $1,000 | $530 |
