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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Samsung NX30 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 ×
Samsung NX30 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85Samsung NX30
BrandPanasonicSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.samsung.com
Model numberG85NX30
Alternate model number(s)
  • g80
  • g81
-
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20162014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128127
Width (mm)7442
Height (mm)8996
Weight (g)728654
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic G7-
SuccessorPanasonic G95-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicSamsung
Effective megapixels (MP)1620.3
Sensor format4/3APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)224.9368.95
Sensor width (mm)17.323.5
Sensor height (mm)1315.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.774.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21.5
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect-+
Dxo sensor score7176
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.823.5
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.512.4
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)6561,014
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.48.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4, AVCHD, AVCHD ProgressiveMP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsSamsung NX
LensPanasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060); 11 elements in 9 groupsSamsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0027.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)12.00 - 60.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)53.06
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2028
Filter thread (mm)5858
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with DFD: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AFSamsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / OLED
Viewfinder typeEVF: 2360K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm eq.) magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter rangeTiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eq
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,360,0002,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.740.64
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.480.96
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,036,800
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)200100
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotMulti, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesC1, C2; Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's FaceBeauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 30
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto*
  • auto/red-eye reduction*
  • forced off * for ia
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+ only.
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 1st curtain
  • 2nd curtain
  • auto
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • fill-in
  • fill-in+red-eye reduction
  • off
  • smart flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)611
Flash range descriptionGN=6.4m (21 feet) at ISO 100, 9.0m (29.5 feet) at ISO 200; range is lens aperture dependentLens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (srw)
  • 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 or via wi-fi
  • optional wired via usb
  • wi-fi live view
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
  • mult-function usb port compatible with wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.62
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)0.30.62
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.48.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-21
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.68.9
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)5012
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.48.8
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)4111
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.20.13
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.050.09
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.420.23
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.08
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s
Startup time (s)0.80.8
Play -> record time (s)0.80.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.53.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330360
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)320-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-1410
Usable battery types
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 1410mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-1410 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported-+
Software
Included software
  • photofunstudio and silkypix developer available as free downloads
  • adobe lightroom v5
  • ilauncher
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto Back



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