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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung NX300M front
Portability
86
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump 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 NX300M
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 331g - 122 x 64 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung NX300M, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NX300M (20MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NX300M (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5S was launched 5 years after the NX300M which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GH5S grades vs the NX300M when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung NX300M

 GH5S NX300M 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2013Newer by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k768kCrisper display (+852k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX300M over the Panasonic GH5S

 NX300M GH5S 
Display dimension3.3"3.2"Larger display (+0.1")

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX300M

 GH5S NX300M 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5S enjoys physical 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 NX300M has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GH5S versus Samsung NX300M in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH5S compared to the NX300M.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and NX300M is 62 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and NX300M.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX300M will give extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern GH5S will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography details
Samsung NX300M Portrait photography details
62
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography info
Samsung NX300M Street photography info
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
Samsung NX300M Sports photography features
56
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
lack of phase detect AF
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography information
Samsung NX300M Travel photography information
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
66
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
Landscape photography with Samsung NX300M
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX300M as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
33
touchscreen enabled
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX300M Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX300M
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung NX300M
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Samsung NX300M
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-01-08 2013-01-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 DRIMe IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 247
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Total lenses 107 32
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 768 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 660g (1.46 lb) 331g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 122 x 64 x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 330 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 recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $2,498 $699