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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2018
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX20
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung NX30

 GH5S NX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2014Fresher by 49 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1036kCrisper display (+584k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Panasonic GH5S

 NX30 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX30

 GH5S NX30 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Samsung NX30 Portrait photography details
62
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
Samsung NX30 Street photography info
68
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5S
Sports photography with Samsung NX30
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
73
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Samsung NX30 Travel photography information
61
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
74
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
Samsung NX30 Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
lack of image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung NX30
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Samsung NX30
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-08 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 10 DRIMeIV
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
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 247
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.66x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1014
Other
Battery life 440 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 BP1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Cost at release $2,498 $699