Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung PL120

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung PL120, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and PL120 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was released 7 years later than the PL120 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the GH5S grades vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S & Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH5S Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S features outer 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 PL120 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GH5S against the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and PL120 is 62 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and PL120.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GH5S due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung PL120 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher GH5S provides an edge in sensor innovation.