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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
81 Imaging
53 Features
75 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(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
(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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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini Overview

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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The GX7 was revealed 4 months prior to the NX mini so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

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 resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Panasonic GX7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX mini

		

		

			
 GX7 NX mini 
ReleasedNovember 2013March 2014Same generation
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and NX mini is 81 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography details
71
 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
71
 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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Street Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Street photography factors
Samsung NX mini Street photography factors
82
 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)
81
 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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Sports Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography information
Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
59
 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
54
 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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Travel Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography features
Samsung NX mini Travel photography features
67
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
76
 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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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography info
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
73
 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)
68
 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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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging information
Samsung NX mini Vlogging information
34
 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
38
 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
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX mini
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Samsung 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