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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Samsung NX30 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX30 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 ×
General
ModelSamsung NX30Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
BrandSamsungPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberNX30GH4
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)127133
Width (mm)4284
Height (mm)9693
Weight (g)654569
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic GH3
Successor-Panasonic GH5
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsungPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)20.316.1
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)4.293.75
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 score7674
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.523.2
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.412.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,014791
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)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 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)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw (srw)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.912.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x810
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12096
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)MOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSamsung NXMicro Four Thirds
LensSamsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NX-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 84.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3.06-
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)28-
Filter thread (mm)58-
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: Face/Eye detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / OLED
Viewfinder typeTiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eqEVF: 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,359,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.640.67
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.961.34
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, 200-25600; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 100
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 - 301/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, Center-weighted, Spot1728-zone 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 TraceNo scene modes. Creative Control (Stills): Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
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
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction (when ia
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+)
  • off
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1112
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m)Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe, PC Sync Socket
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
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
  • optional wired dmw-rsl1
Connections (extended)
  • mult-function usb port compatible with wired remote
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm mic jack
  • dmw-yagh iu connections
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.620.35
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.730.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)21-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.620.35
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.912.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)21-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.911.8
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1221
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.811.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)1121
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.19
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.06
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.230.35
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285sFull AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s
Startup time (s)0.80.8
Play -> record time (s)0.90.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.64.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360530
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-500
Battery form factorProprietary BP-1410Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1410mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
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
  • mac os x v10.5-10.8); loiloscope (trial version) (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8)
  • photofunstudio 9.5 pe (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8); silkypix developer studio 4.1 se (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8
Os compatibility-
  • mac os x
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto BackUp to 4Kp30 Ultra HD video, higher-res EVF and OLED monitor, 12fps full-res burst mode, 1/8000s top shutter speed, 1/250 x-sync



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