Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX100

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX100, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NX100 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was announced 7 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GH5S matches up against the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Samsung NX100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GH5S against the NX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and NX100 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and NX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX100 will offer more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer GH5S is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.