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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X and Samsung NX100 [S]ave

Attribute
Samsung NX100 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X ×
General
ModelSamsung NX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X
BrandSamsungPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.samsung.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberNX100GF3X
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)121108
Width (mm)3533
Height (mm)7167
Weight (g)463359
Waterproof--
SuccessorSamsung NX200-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSamsungPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)14.612.1
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)369.72224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.717.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.164.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6250
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.620.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.710.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)563459
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1472 x 976(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 1688(5.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2176(8.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3056(14.0 mp 3:2)
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.srw)
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)2.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatH.264 .MP4AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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 iFunction 20-50mm f/3.5-5.6 EDPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 77.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)20.00 - 50.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)2.53
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-20
Filter thread (mm)4037
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detectionContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeOptional EVF: 201Kdot (QVGA), 98% coverage, 0.83x magnification, 17mm eyepoint, -4 to +1 diopter-
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.55-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.83-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)614,000460,000
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Iso settings100 - 3200; expandable to 6400Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • d)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • k (manual)
  • n
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti, center-weighted, spot144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSmartAuto, Lens Priority, Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, NightPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes-
  • 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)-5
Flash range description-Lens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/160
External flash connectionHot shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (.srw)
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • accessory port for optional evf or gps module (gps10)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.06-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.05-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)6-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.9-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.43-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF Multi-area shutter lag = 0.444s-
Startup time (s)1.1-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)420340
Battery form factorProprietary BP-1310Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • photofunstudio 6.2 hd
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • windows xp / vista / 7; mac os 10.4 or later
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresiFunction lenses allow shutter speed, aperture, EV, WB, and ISO setting changes from lens; Smart Filters, 720p HD moviesThe GF3X is a GF3 with updated firmware, bundled with the new 14-42mm Power Zoom lens



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