Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung NX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung NX1
GH5S | NX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2018 | ![]() | September 2014 | Newer by 41 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1036k | Crisper display (+584k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Panasonic GH5S
NX1 | GH5S |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX1
GH5S | NX1 | |||
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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).
Take a look at the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung NX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Samsung NX1 | |
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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 |