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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung NX1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NX1 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was launched 3 years after the NX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GH5S scores against the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung NX1

 GH5S NX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018September 2014Newer by 41 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1036kCrisper display (+584k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Panasonic GH5S

 NX1 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX1

 GH5S NX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S provides physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5S versus the NX1.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and NX1 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and NX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher GH5S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography highlights
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
80
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
Samsung NX1 Street photography information
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
74
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Samsung NX1
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX1 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
74
lighter than competition (550 grams)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
excellent megapixels (28MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition (550g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung NX1
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Samsung NX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-08 2014-09-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3680 x 2760 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Available lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 550g (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 440 photos 500 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $2,498 $1,500