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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung DV300F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and DV300F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was launched 6 years later than the DV300F and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the GH5S grades against the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung DV300F

 GH5S DV300F 
RevealedJanuary 2018January 2012Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic GH5S

 DV300F GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung DV300F

 GH5S DV300F 

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has got external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung DV300F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5S compared to the DV300F.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and DV300F is 62 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and DV300F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung DV300F will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
61
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
55
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
61
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
67
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung DV300F
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Samsung DV300F
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-01-08 2012-01-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.10 m
Flash options 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Retail pricing $2,498 $200