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Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5

Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
89
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4992 x 3744 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 727g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2021
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-GH5M2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH6
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 GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH5 II versus Samsung NX5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 II (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the GH5 II (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5 II was brought out 11 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GH5 II matches up versus the NX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 II over the Samsung NX5

 GH5 II NX5 
ReleasedJuly 2021June 2010More recent by 136 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k230kClearer display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic GH5 II

 NX5 GH5 II 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 II and Samsung NX5

 GH5 II NX5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 II provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5 II versus Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5 II and the NX5.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 II and NX5 is 59 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 II and NX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5 II featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GH5 II will result in more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GH5 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Portrait photography information
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Street photography details
Samsung NX5 Street photography details
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Sports photography highlights
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
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weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (400 shots)
63
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery (400 shots)
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has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 II Vlogging info
Samsung NX5 Vlogging info
76
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4992 x 3744 resolution)
comes with microphone port
24
supports face detect autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Panasonic GH5 II vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 II and Samsung NX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 IISamsung NX5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II Samsung NX5
Also called Lumix DC-GH5M2 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-07-30 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 108 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes 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
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4992x3744 (30p/?25p/?24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4992x3744 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 727 grams (1.60 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLK22 BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,700 $499