In depth comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm and Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | 14-42mm lens | NX 20-50mm II lens |
Height | 7.07 cm | 6.45 cm |
Width | 12.26 cm | 11.9 cm |
Depth | 5.46 cm | 3.57 cm |
Weight | 360 g | 228 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | White |
Digital Zoom | 4x | 2x |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 2.5x |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.0 Megapixel | 20.3 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 16,840,000 pixels | 21,600,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,000,000 pixels | 20,300,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 50 fps | - |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | Optical |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | Digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine | DRIMeIV |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G II | Zoom lens - 2.5x zoom - 20 - 50 mm - f/3.5-5.6 ED II |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 28 - 84mm | 30.8 - 77mm |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 28 cm |
Max View Angle | 75 degree(s) | 70.2 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | Manual |
Lens Construction | 8 groups / 9 elements | 8 groups / 9 elements |
Filter Size | 46 mm | 40.5 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
Features | Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology | ED glass, aspherical lens, i-Function |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 35 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View | - |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - LCD | - |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,764,800 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 1.39x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | - |
Features | Tilting, auto eye sensor | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 25600 |
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Native ISO | 200-12800 | - |
Extended ISO (Max) | 25600 | - |
Extended ISO (Min) | 100 | - |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 | ISO auto, ISO 100-25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | 221 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Multiple exposure, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot | Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, fireworks, panorama assist, sunset, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face |
Special Effects | Sepia, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Vivid, Black & White Orange filter, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Black & White Green filter, 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, Negative, Vivid, Custom Effect, natural, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Classic, Retro, Vignetting, Silhouette, Selective Colour, Night Scene, Oil Paint, Acryl, Action freeze, Waterfall, Fireworks, Creative effects, Standard |
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) |
Shutter Type | Mechanical | - |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 120 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±3 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 |
X-sync Speed | 1/320 sec | 1/180 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
Retouch | Clear Retouch function | Face retouch |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3.7" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,040,000 pixels | 1,152,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Folding | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AE, Touch AF | - |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Detachable flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 5 | 8 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, 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 | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
External Flash Name | - | Samsung SEF-8A |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, MPO |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Surround Sound | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording | - |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | - |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | microSD 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 | microSD Card, microSDHC Card, microSDXC Card, microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card, microSDXC UHS-I Card |
Memory Card Included | No | - |
Included Memory Card | - | 16 GB microSDHC |
Image Storage | 4592 x 3448 3232 x 2424 2272 x 1704 MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode 4592 x 3064 3232 x 2160 2272 x 1520 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode 4592 x 2584 3232 x 1824 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode 3424 x 3424 2416 x 2416 1712 x 1712 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
JPEG 5472 x 3648 JPEG 3888 x 2592 JPEG 2976 x 1984 JPEG 1728 x 1152 JPEG 2736 x 1824 JPEG 5472 x 3080 JPEG 3712 x 2088 JPEG 2944 x 1656 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 3648 x 3648 JPEG 2640 x 2640 JPEG 2000 x 2000 JPEG 1024 x 1024 RAW 5472 x 3648 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 810 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 3D |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Samsung BP1130 manufacturer-specific |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included) | 1 x Samsung ED-BP1130 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1130 mAh (included) 1 x Samsung ED-BP1030 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1030 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 320 shots (with 20mm lens) Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 14-42mm lens) |
Photo shooting - 340 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication) |
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Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | Remote live view |
Print Standard | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | DPOF support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Remote control |
USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2 - 30 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 4.3 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second | 8 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 15 frames per second |
Services and Applications | - | Cloud storage capability, direct video upload to Facebook, YouTube direct upload |
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 Resolution Technology, 24p Cinema Mode, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, silent shooting, Creative Panorama function | Backlight compensation, RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, saturation control, face retouch, GPS ready, contrast control, USB charging, in-camera lighting fix, Wi-Fi Direct |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm | Samsung SMART Camera NX2020 + NX 20-50mm II |
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Included Accessories | Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable | Dust cap, body cap, lens cap, 2 battery chargers |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition | Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Intelli Studio 3.0, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, AutoBackup |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |