Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX20
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump 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
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Released April 2012
- Superseded the Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30
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Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung NX20, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NX20 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe GH5S was brought out 5 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GH5S scores against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung NX20
| GH5S | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2018 |  | April 2012 | Fresher by 70 months |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 614k | Sharper display (+1006k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic GH5S
| NX20 | GH5S |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX20
| GH5S | NX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S offers physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the GH5S against the NX20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and NX20 is 62 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and NX20.
Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH5S because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX20 will resolve greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern GH5S is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Samsung NX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | Samsung NX20 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-01-08 | 2012-04-20 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine 10 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3680 x 2760 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 107 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) | 341 gr (0.75 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 785 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $2,498 | $1,100 |