Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm

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Detailed comparison and review of Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm. 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.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included NX 18-55mm OIS lens 12-60mm lens
Height 9.55 cm 7.79 cm
Width 12.7 cm 13.32 cm
Depth 4.17 cm 6.31 cm
Weight 375 g 435 g
Weight Details - Camera body only: 435 g
Camera with battery and memory card: 487 g
Enclosure Colour Black Black
Protection - Splashproof
Digital Zoom - 4x
Optical Zoom 3x 5x
SENSOR Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Sensor Resolution 20.3 Megapixel 20.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS Live MOS
Total Pixels 21,600,000 pixels 21,770,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution 20,300,000 pixels 20,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 60 fps 25 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction Yes Yes
Sensor Features Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Image Stabiliser Optical Optical (POWER O.I.S.)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
Sensors - Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Image Processor DRIMeIV -
LENS Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 18 - 55 mm - f/3.5-5.6 i-Function Zoom lens - 5x zoom - 12 - 60 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Vario - zoom
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27.7 - 84.7mm 24 - 120mm
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance 28 cm 20 cm
Max View Angle 75.9 degree(s) 84.05 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment Manual Manual
Lens Construction 9 groups / 12 elements 9 groups / 11 elements
Filter Size 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Mounting Type Samsung NX Micro Four Thirds
Features - Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, Extra-low Dispersion Aspheric (EDA) lens
FOCUSING Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast and phase detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 49
Auto Focus Features - Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Yes Yes
VIEWFINDER Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Resolution 2,359,000 pixels 2,360,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage - 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification - 1.54x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range - -4 to +3
Field of View Crop Factor - 2
Features Tilting, auto eye sensor Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
ISO (Max) 25600 25600
Native ISO - 200-12800
Extended ISO (Max) - 25600
Extended ISO (Min) - 100
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering - Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones - 1728
Exposure Modes Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs Landscape, night mode, macro, silhouette, fireworks, multiple exposure, panorama assist, sunset, jump shot, waterfall, beauty face, action freeze, rich tone, light trace, creative shot, best face -
Special Effects - Sepia, Vivid, natural, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, Selective Colour, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Shutter Type - Electronic
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 30 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 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
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed - 1/125sec
Exposure Range - EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
Retouch Face retouch Clear Retouch function
DISPLAY Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Type 3" AMOLED display 3" OLED display
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Display Format 1,037,000 pixels 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Rotating Folding
Display Features Colour control, contrast control Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AE, Touch AF
FLASH Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Camera Flash Pop-up flash Pop-up flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 11 -
Flash Modes - Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes
Features Flash +/- compensation AF illuminator
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Digital Video Format H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, MPO JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Surround Sound - Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features - Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
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
Image Storage RAW 5472 x 3648
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
MPO 2688 x 1512 - 3D mode
MPO 1920 x 1080 - 3D mode
5184 x 3888
3712 x 2784
2624 x 1968
MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
5184 x 3456
3712 x 2480
2624 x 1752
MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
5184 x 2920
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
3888 x 3888
2784 x 2784
1968 x 1968
MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode
Video Capture H.264 - 1920 x 1080
H.264 - 1920 x 810
H.264 - 1280 x 720
H.264 - 640 x 480
H.264 - 320 x 240
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Battery Type Samsung BP1410 Lithium Ion Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Samsung BP1410 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1410 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 360 shots
Playback - 3 hours
Photo shooting - 330 shots
CONNECTIONS Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Interface Composite video/audio, HDMI, 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)
Connectivity Features Remote control via mobile devices, Remote Viewfinder Pro Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard - Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
HDMI output
Composite video/audio output
USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
Microphone (sub-mini phone stereo 2.5 mm)
FEATURES Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Self-Timer Delay 2 - 30 sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 9 frames per second 2 frames per second, 8 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 5.5 frames per second
Additional Features RGB primary colour filter, sharpness control, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, face detection, built-in help guide, Smart AUTO, Tag & Go (NFC/Wi-Fi) 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, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, 3D photo shooting, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, silent shooting, Creative Panorama function
OTHERS Samsung SMART Camera NX30 + NX 18-55mm OIS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8M + 12-60mm
Included Accessories - Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, power cable, hot shoe cap, housing cover
Software Drivers & Utilities, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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