Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-1L

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and GX-1L (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The GH5S was launched 12 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GH5S scores versus the GX-1L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5S against the GX-1L.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and GX-1L is 62 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and GX-1L.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GH5S will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger GH5S should have a benefit in sensor technology.