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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30

Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GH5S (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the GH5S (Four Thirds) and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was revealed 7 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GH5S scores versus the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung ST30

 GH5S ST30 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2011Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k460kSharper screen (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Panasonic GH5S

 ST30 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung ST30

 GH5S ST30 

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S comes with outside measurements 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 ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GH5S against the ST30.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and ST30 is 62 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and ST30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GH5S comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF easier. The newer GH5S will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Portrait photography camera
61
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Samsung ST30
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
54
lighter than competitors in class (87 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography details
Samsung ST30 Sports photography details
55
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography info
Samsung ST30 Travel photography info
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
65
lighter than competitors in class (87 grams)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography details
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography details
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging advice
Samsung ST30 Vlogging advice
67
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competitors in class (87g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung ST30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung ST30
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Samsung ST30
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2018-01-08 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 -
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 -
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - ()
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 87g (0.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) -
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $2,498 $55