Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung DV300F
GH5S | DV300F | |||
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Revealed | January 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 74 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1160k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic GH5S
DV300F | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung DV300F
GH5S | DV300F |
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Samsung DV300F | |
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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 |