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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
83
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Launched April 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic GX85 versus Samsung HZ30W, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and HZ30W (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GX85 was unveiled 6 years later than the HZ30W and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GX85 matches up versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Samsung HZ30W

 GX85 HZ30W 
LaunchedApril 2016January 2010Fresher by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic GX85

 HZ30W GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Samsung HZ30W

 GX85 HZ30W 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GX85 and the HZ30W.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and HZ30W is 83 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX85 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX85 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern GX85 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography factors
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography information
Samsung HZ30W Street photography information
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
63
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
bad battery pack (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography information
68
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (290 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
bad battery pack (290 shots)
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging features
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging features
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic GX85 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Samsung HZ30W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II WB600
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-04-05 2010-01-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $800 $280