Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX5

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic S1H versus Samsung NX5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was introduced 9 years later than the NX5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S1H grades against the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Samsung NX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H offers physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1H against the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and NX5 is 52 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and NX5.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1H having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will render more detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S1H provides a benefit in sensor innovation.