Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The S1 was announced 8 years after the NX5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S1 scores vs the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 enjoys physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 compared to the NX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and NX5 is 54 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and NX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.