Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was introduced 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the GH5S scores against the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the GH5S against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and Galaxy Camera is 62 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.