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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GH5S Galaxy Camera 2 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2014More modern by 49 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1037kCrisper display (+583k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic GH5S

 Galaxy Camera 2 GH5S 
Display dimension4.8"3.2"Larger display (+1.6")

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 GH5S Galaxy Camera 2 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
61
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography features
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
no phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
73
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
67
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than others in class (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
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