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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Released June 2010
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was revealed 10 years after the NX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the G100 grades against the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Samsung NX5

 G100 NX5 
ReleasedJune 2020June 2010Newer by 123 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic G100

 NX5 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX5

 G100 NX5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G100 vs the NX5.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the G100 and NX5 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and NX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G100 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G100 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer G100 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G100
Street photography with Samsung NX5
78
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
Samsung NX5 Sports photography information
56
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
52
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX5 Travel photography factors
78
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
63
good battery (400 shots)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX5 Vlogging highlights
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have mic jack
lack of image stabilization
24
comes with face detection focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic G100 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Samsung NX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Samsung NX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Samsung NX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-06-24 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $698 $499