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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Samsung NX30 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX30 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 ×
General
ModelSamsung NX30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
BrandSamsungPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberNX30G7
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127125
Width (mm)4277
Height (mm)9686
Weight (g)654542
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic G6
Successor-Panasonic G8
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsungPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)20.316
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)368.95224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.517.3
Sensor height (mm)15.713
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.293.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect+-
Dxo sensor score76-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.5-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.4-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,014-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 1024(1.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2000 x 2000(4.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2640 x 2640(7.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2944 x 1656(4.9 mp 16:9)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3712 x 2088(7.8 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.98.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXMicro Four Thirds
LensSamsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NXPanasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. ( H-FS1442A); 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 84.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2820
Filter thread (mm)5846
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeSamsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF)Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye Detection, AF Tracking, 49-Area, Custom Multi, 1-Area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeTiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eq2,360K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.640.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.961.4
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Center-weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBeauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light TraceScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)116
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)Lens dependent; GN=9.3 (ISO 200, m) / 6.6 (ISO 100, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired via usb
  • wi-fi live view
  • wi-fi or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • mult-function usb port compatible with wired remote
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.620.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.73-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)21-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.620.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.98.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)21240
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.96.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1216
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.86.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)119
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.230.4
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.06
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s-
Startup time (s)0.81.1
Play -> record time (s)0.90.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.62.4
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-360
Battery form factorProprietary BP-1410Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1410mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-1410 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe lightroom v5
  • ilauncher
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.7 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 4.3 se
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x 10.5-10.10
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: windows vista/7/8/8.1; silkypix: windows vista/7/8/8.1
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto BackNew Venus engine, 4K video capture, 8fps full-res burst mode (10fps with electronic shutter), CD-AF with DFD, -4 EV AF, 2



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