Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 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
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
- Updated by Panasonic GX8
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Samsung NX30
GX7 | NX30 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1036k | Clearer screen (+4k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Panasonic GX7
NX30 | GX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Samsung NX30
GX7 | NX30 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and NX30 is 81 and 75 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GX7 vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Samsung NX30 | |
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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 |