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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was released 7 years after the NX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the GH5S matches up versus the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung NX5

 GH5S NX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2018June 2010Newer by 93 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Panasonic GH5S

 NX5 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX5

 GH5S NX5 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S compared to the NX5.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and NX5 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and NX5.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5S because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX5 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher GH5S provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography info
62
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography features
Samsung NX5 Street photography features
68
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography advice
Samsung NX5 Sports photography advice
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography features
Samsung NX5 Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
63
good battery pack (400 shots)
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Landscape photography camera
63
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging information
Samsung NX5 Vlogging information
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
24
has face detection autofocus
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (499g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung NX5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung NX5
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Samsung NX5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-01-08 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" 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 shots 400 shots
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $2,498 $499