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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(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
Samsung GX-20
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung GX-20

 GH5S GX-20 
ReleasedJanuary 2018January 2008Newer by 122 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Panasonic GH5S

 GX-20 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung GX-20

 GH5S GX-20 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
71
manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography information
61
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
63
weather sealing
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung GX-20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung GX-20
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