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Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
73
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2021
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH5
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH6
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GH5 II and Samsung Galaxy NX, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the GH5 II (20MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is very comparable but the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 II was unveiled 8 years later than the Galaxy NX and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH5 II grades against the Galaxy NX with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 GH5 II Galaxy NX 
AnnouncedJuly 2021June 2013More recent by 99 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k922kSharper display (+918k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Panasonic GH5 II

 Galaxy NX GH5 II 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 II and Samsung Galaxy NX

 GH5 II Galaxy NX 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5 II comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has sizing of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5 II and Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 II versus the Galaxy NX.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 II and Galaxy NX is 59 and 82 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 II and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The GH5 II provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The fresher GH5 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5 II
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
73
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (440 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
69
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (400 CIPA)
68
better than average battery (440 shots)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (495 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5 II
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (400 shots)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (4992 x 3744 pxls)
has mic port
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (495g)
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 II and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 IISamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Samsung Galaxy NX
Alternative name Lumix DC-GH5M2 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-07-30 2013-06-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 108 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 4992x3744 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 727 gr (1.60 lb) 495 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1136 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 440 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLK22 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,700 $1,300