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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Updated by Panasonic GX8
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX7 versus Samsung NX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is relatively similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was manufactured within a month of the NX30 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GX7 grades versus the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Samsung NX30

 GX7 NX30 
Screen resolution1040k1036kClearer screen (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Panasonic GX7

 NX30 GX7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX30

 GX7 NX30 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX7 versus Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GX7 versus the NX30.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and NX30 is 81 and 75 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and NX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX30 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX30 Street photography highlights
82
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
low battery pack (350 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
73
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography features
Samsung NX30 Travel photography features
67
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery pack (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
74
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
Landscape photography with Samsung NX30
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging details
Samsung NX30 Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
75
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Samsung NX30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Samsung NX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-07 2014-01-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine DRIMeIV
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
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 247
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology LCD AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,765 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.66x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 375 grams (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 77
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 12.4
DXO Low light score 718 1014
Other
Battery life 350 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $699