Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210
81 Imaging
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75 Overall
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90 Imaging
62 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Revealed November 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GX1
- Replacement is Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Samsung NX200
- Refreshed by Samsung NX300
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX210, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GX7 was manufactured 15 months after the NX210 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the GX7 scores vs the NX210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Samsung NX210. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Samsung NX210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Samsung NX210
GX7 | NX210 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | August 2012 | Newer by 15 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 614k | Crisper display (+426k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic GX7
NX210 | GX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX210
GX7 | NX210 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX7 compared to the NX210.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and NX210 is 81 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX7 and NX210.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX210 will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent GX7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Samsung NX210 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Samsung NX210 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-11-07 | 2012-08-14 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | LCD | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,765 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 718 | 719 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 330 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BC1030 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,000 | $625 |