Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX300, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NX300 (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NX300 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The GH5S was revealed 4 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the GH5S scores against the NX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S and Samsung NX300. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S features external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX300 has dimensions of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GH5S and the NX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and NX300 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and NX300.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GH5S having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX300 will provide greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher GH5S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.