Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NX30 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was launched 4 years later than the NX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the GH5S grades vs the NX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5S compared to the NX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and NX30 is 62 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5S and NX30.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GH5S because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Samsung NX30 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer GH5S should have an edge in sensor innovation.