Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm and Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 12-32mm lens | NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens |
Height | 6.46 cm | 6.36 cm |
Width | 10.65 cm | 11.95 cm |
Depth | 3.33 cm | 4.25 cm |
Weight | 236 g | 287 g |
Enclosure Colour | Silver | Brown | Black | White |
Optical Zoom | 2.6x | 3.1x |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.0 Megapixel | 28.2 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | BSI-CMOS |
Total Pixels | 16,840,000 pixels | 30,700,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,000,000 pixels | 28,200,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 24 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) | Optical |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Image Processor | - | DRIMeVs |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Type | Zoom lens - 2.6x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Vario | Zoom lens - 3.1x zoom - 16 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 26 - 64mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 24 cm |
Max View Angle | 84 degree(s) | 82.6 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | Motorised drive |
Lens Construction | 7 groups / 8 elements | 8 groups / 9 elements |
Filter Size | 37 mm | 43 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | - | Samsung NX |
Features | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function | ED glass, i-Function |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 209 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | - |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF, Face Recognition, face-priority AF function | - |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | - |
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EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 51200 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 100-25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | 221 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | - | Landscape, night mode, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace |
Special Effects | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome | Cool, Vivid, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Calm, Classic, Forest, Retro, Vignetting, Selective Colour |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (natural white), fluorescent light (white) |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/6000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 3 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | - |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" AMOLED display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,040,000 pixels | 1,036,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display contrast control | - |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Detachable flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 4 | 8 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | AVI, MJPEG, HEVC |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2160 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | - |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | No |
Image Storage | JPEG 4592 x 3448 JPEG 3232 x 2424 JPEG 2272 x 1704 JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 4592 x 3064 JPEG 3232 x 2160 JPEG 2272 x 1520 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 4592 x 2584 JPEG 3232 x 1824 JPEG 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3424 x 3424 JPEG 2416 x 2416 JPEG 1712 x 1712 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
RAW 6480 x 4320 JPEG 6480 x 4320 JPEG 6480 x 3648 JPEG 4560 x 3040 JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3264 x 2176 JPEG 3328 x 1872 JPEG 2112 x 1408 JPEG 2048 x 1152 JPEG 4320 x 4320 JPEG 3088 x 3088 JPEG 2160 x 2160 JPEG 1408 x 1408 |
Video Capture | - | HEVC - 4096 x 2160 - 24 fps HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 30 fps HEVC - 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps HEVC - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps HEVC - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 60 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 50 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 30 fps HEVC - 640 x 480 - 25 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 25 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Samsung BP1130 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included) | Samsung BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 12-32mm lens) Photo shooting - 210 shots (with 14-42mm lens) Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 35-100mm lens) |
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CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro |
Print Standard | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | - |
Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Composite video/audio output |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Self-Timer Delay | - | 2 - 30 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second | 9 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Auto (iA), HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF | Adaptive Digital Noise Reduction, Smart AUTO, Time-Lapse recording, high ISO speed noise reduction, GPS via mobile, Samsung Auto Shot (SAS) |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm | Samsung NX500 + NX 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | - |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE | Samsung Raw Converter, CyberLink Power Media Player, iLauncher, Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung DNG Converter |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |