Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV150F

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung DV150F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and DV150F (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GH5S was introduced 5 years later than the DV150F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GH5S grades vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S features external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GH5S and the DV150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and DV150F is 62 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and DV150F.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5S with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher GH5S provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.