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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1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
Samsung NX210
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Samsung NX210

 GX7 NX210 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2012Newer by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kCrisper display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic GX7

 NX210 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX210

 GX7 NX210 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and NX210 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography details
71
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography info
Samsung NX210 Street photography info
82
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (222g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
68
lighter than others (222 grams)
good MP (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging features
Samsung NX210 Vlogging features
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
34
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (222g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Samsung NX210
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