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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
68
Overall
64

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(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
Samsung NX2000
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Samsung NX2000

 GX7 NX2000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Panasonic GX7

 NX2000 GX7 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k1040kSharper display (+112k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX2000

 GX7 NX2000 
ReleasedNovember 2013November 2013Same 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).

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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.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

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

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Street photography advice
82
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
77
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Sports photography camera
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (350 per charge)
no phase detect AF
61
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography information
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography information
66
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than average in class (228g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography factors
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
bad battery power (350 shots)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (3.7")
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
35
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Samsung NX2000
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