Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic GX1
- Successor is Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
- Released November 2013
- Older Model is Samsung NX1100
- Refreshed by Samsung NX3000

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX7 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NX2000 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

The GX7 was announced within a month of the NX2000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GX7 scores vs the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Samsung NX2000
GX7 | NX2000 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GX7
NX2000 | GX7 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX2000
GX7 | NX2000 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | November 2013 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX7 versus Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX7 and the NX2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and NX2000 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and NX2000.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX7 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Samsung NX2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Samsung NX2000 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-11-07 | 2013-11-30 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Total lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,765k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) | 228 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 70 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 718 | 908 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 340 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $1,000 | $599 |