Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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82 Overall
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Announced January 2018
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched January 2014

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

The GH5S was brought out 4 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GH5S scores vs the Galaxy Camera 2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
GH5S | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Launched | January 2018 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 49 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper display (+583k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic GH5S
Galaxy Camera 2 | GH5S | |||
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Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.2" | Larger display (+1.6") |
Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
GH5S | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GH5S against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and Galaxy Camera 2 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH5S featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will offer extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GH5S provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-01-08 | 2014-01-02 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine 10 | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 225 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 283 gr (0.62 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 photos | 400 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLF19 | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Price at launch | $2,498 | $400 |