Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX200

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX200, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NX200 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was brought out 5 years later than the NX200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the GH5S grades against the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S compared to the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH5S and NX200 is 62 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and NX200.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX200 will provide you with more detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent GH5S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.