Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2018
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
- Released January 2008
- Replaced the Samsung GX-10

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung GX-20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and GX-20 (15MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and GX-20 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

The GH5S was launched 10 years after the GX-20 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the GH5S scores against the GX-20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung GX-20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung GX-20
GH5S | GX-20 | |||
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Released | January 2018 | ![]() | January 2008 | Newer by 122 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1390k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic GH5S
GX-20 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung GX-20
GH5S | GX-20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung GX-20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GH5S compared to the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and GX-20 is 62 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and GX-20.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung GX-20 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5S should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Samsung GX-20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Samsung GX-20 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2018-01-08 | 2008-01-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine 10 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4688 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 68 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 714 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at launch | $2,498 | $850 |