Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX mini

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX mini, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NX mini (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was unveiled 3 years after the NX mini which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GH5S grades versus the NX mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung NX mini. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S has got outer measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the GH5S compared to the NX mini.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and NX mini is 62 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and NX mini.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give extra detail having an extra 10.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer GH5S will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.